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Hemerick Family History

Hemerick 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: Emerick, Hemrick, Herrick, Hemmerich, Henrick, Dederick, Limerick

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Where is the Hemerick family from?

You can see how Hemerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemerick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hemerick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemerick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemerick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hemerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemerick. 43% of Hemerick men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Hemerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Hemerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemerick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hemerick. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hemerick. For the veterans among your Hemerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemerick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hemerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hemerick in 1960 was 50, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemerick 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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