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Hemecke Family History

Hemecke 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: Hecke, Gerecke, Heeke, Benecke, Hennecke, Lemcke, Heinecke, Denecke

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Where is the Hemecke family from?

You can see how Hemecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hemecke families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemecke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hemecke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hemecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemecke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hemecke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hemecke. For the veterans among your Hemecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemecke lifespan?

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