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Hempbill Family History

Hempbill 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: Hemphill, Hamill, Campbell, Newbill, Hemple, Gambill, Hemperly

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Where is the Hempbill family from?

You can see how Hempbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempbill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hempbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hempbill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempbill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hempbill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempbill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hempbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempbill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hempbill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hempbill. For the veterans among your Hempbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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