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Hemric Family History

Hemric Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hemmerich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemric family from?

You can see how Hemric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hemric families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hemric families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hemric's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hemric families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemric 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 Hemric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemric. 70% of Hemric men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hemric women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemric were Laborer and 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
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hemric family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Hemric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemric 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hemric. 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 381 military records available for the last name Hemric. For the veterans among your Hemric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemric lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hemric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemric in 1957 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemric 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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