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Hemry Family History

Hemry Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Hemmerich with an intermediary form Hemrick for example.

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


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Where is the Hemry family from?

You can see how Hemry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hemry families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hemry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemry 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 Hemry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemry. 43% of Hemry men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hemry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemry were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemry 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hemry. 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 449 military records available for the last name Hemry. For the veterans among your Hemry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hemry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hemry in 1961 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemry 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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