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Hemmelstein Family History

Hemmelstein 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: Himmelstein, Hammerstein, Mermelstein, Himelstein, Hertenstein

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Where is the Hemmelstein family from?

You can see how Hemmelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hemmelstein families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemmelstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemmelstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Hemmelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmelstein 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hemmelstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hemmelstein. For the veterans among your Hemmelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmelstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hemmelstein in 1969 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmelstein 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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