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Hemard Family History

Hemard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heard, Henard, Emard, Herard, Heward, Hebard, Hearn, Hard, Beard

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Where is the Hemard family from?

You can see how Hemard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Hemard families living in Louisiana. This was about 96% of all the recorded Hemard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hemard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Hemard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemard 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hemard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Hemard. For the veterans among your Hemard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hemard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hemard in 1952 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemard 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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