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Hemmerly Family History

Hemmerly Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hämmerle (see Haemmerle) or Hemmerle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemmerly family from?

You can see how Hemmerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hemmerly families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hemmerly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemmerly families in 1911.
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What did your Hemmerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemmerly. 16% of Hemmerly men worked as a Carpenter and 28% of Hemmerly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemmerly were Farm Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • None
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Hemmerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerly 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerly. 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 300 military records available for the last name Hemmerly. For the veterans among your Hemmerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerly lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemmerly in 1941 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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