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Hemmila Family History

Hemmila 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: Hermida, Hemming, Hammill, Gemmill, Hamill, Hummel, Himmel, Heikkila

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Where is the Hemmila family from?

You can see how Hemmila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hemmila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hemmila families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmila's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hemmila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmila 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 Hemmila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemmila. 40% of Hemmila men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hemmila women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hemmila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Hemmila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmila 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hemmila. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hemmila. For the veterans among your Hemmila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmila lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hemmila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hemmila in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmila 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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