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Hemstetter Family History

Hemstetter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Helmstetter, Hofstetter, Kerstetter, Hostetter, Stetter, Glastetter

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Where is the Hemstetter family from?

You can see how Hemstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemstetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hemstetter families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemstetter's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hemstetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hemstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemstetter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemstetter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Hemstetter. For the veterans among your Hemstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemstetter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hemstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hemstetter in 1973 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemstetter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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