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Hemmery Family History

Hemmery 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, Hemmerly, Helmer, Hammer, Emmer, Emery, Kemmer

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Where is the Hemmery family from?

You can see how Hemmery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hemmery families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hemmery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hemmery families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hemmery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmery 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hemmery. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hemmery. For the veterans among your Hemmery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmery 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmery

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