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Hemmers Family History

Hemmers 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: Hemmer, Hemmert, Hemmes, Remmers, Nemmers, Helmers, Hammers, Hermes

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Where is the Hemmers family from?

You can see how Hemmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hemmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hemmers families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hemmers's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hemmers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmers 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 Hemmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemmers. 100% of Hemmers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hemmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Hemmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmers 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Hemmers. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hemmers. For the veterans among your Hemmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Hemmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hemmers in 1962 was 52, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmers 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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