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Hemmesay Family History

Hemmesay 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: Hemmes, Hemmerly, Hermes, Hemme, Hemmer, Hemmert, Hemesath, Hennessy

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Where is the Hemmesay family from?

You can see how Hemmesay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmesay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hemmesay families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmesay's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hemmesay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hemmesay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmesay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hemmesay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hemmesay. For the veterans among your Hemmesay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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