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Hemmersbach Family History

Hemmersbach 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: Himmelsbach, Bommersbach, Hemmerich, Hengesbach, Himmelspach

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Where is the Hemmersbach family from?

You can see how Hemmersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmersbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmersbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hemmersbach families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemmersbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hemmersbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmersbach 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 Hemmersbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemmersbach. 60% of Hemmersbach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hemmersbach women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hemmersbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Hemmersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmersbach 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Hemmersbach. 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 139 military records available for the last name Hemmersbach. For the veterans among your Hemmersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmersbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hemmersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hemmersbach in 1966 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmersbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmersbach 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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