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Hemmel Family History

Hemmel 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: Hummel, Himmel, Hemme, Hammel, Semmel, Hommel, Hemmer, Gemmel, Remmel

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Where is the Hemmel family from?

You can see how Hemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hemmel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hemmel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmel 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 Hemmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hemmel. 100% of Hemmel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmel 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Hemmel. 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 247 military records available for the last name Hemmel. For the veterans among your Hemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hemmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hemmel in 1962 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmel 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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