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Hemmerley Family History

Hemmerley 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: Hemmerle, Hemmerly, Hammersley, Hemperly, Haemmerle, Hammerly

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Where is the Hemmerley family from?

You can see how Hemmerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmerley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Hemmerley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmerley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemmerley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmerley 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 84 census records available for the last name Hemmerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hemmerley. For the veterans among your Hemmerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Hemmerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hemmerley in 1976 was 99, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmerley 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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