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Hemple Family History

Hemple Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hemphill . Americanized form of German Hempel .

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


Similar surnames: Kemple, Temple, Heiple, Kemble, Helle, Rumple, Semple, Hempe, Rempe

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Where is the Hemple family from?

You can see how Hemple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Hemple families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hemple's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemple families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemple ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hemple. 100% of Hemple men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hemple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemple 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Hemple. 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 470 military records available for the last name Hemple. For the veterans among your Hemple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemple lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hemple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hemple in 1962 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

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