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Hemsath Family History

Hemsath Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Heimsath in Westphalia an abandoned settlement (see Heimsoth).

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


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Where is the Hemsath family from?

You can see how Hemsath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemsath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Hemsath families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hemsath's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hemsath families in 1880.
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What did your Hemsath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemsath. 32% of Hemsath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hemsath women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hemsath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemsath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsath 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Hemsath. 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 274 military records available for the last name Hemsath. For the veterans among your Hemsath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hemsath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hemsath in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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