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Hemrich Family History

Hemrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hemmerich.

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


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Where is the Hemrich family from?

You can see how Hemrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hemrich families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemrich's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Hemrich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemrich 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 Hemrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemrich. 48% of Hemrich men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hemrich women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemrich were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Hemrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemrich 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Hemrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemrich. For the veterans among your Hemrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemrich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hemrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hemrich in 1956 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemrich 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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