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Hemay Family History

Hemay 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: Demay, Lemay, Hemby, Heman, Hemry, Henry, May, Hay, Hey, Neman

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Where is the Hemay family from?

You can see how Hemay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hemay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hemay families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemay's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Hemay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemay 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 37 census records available for the last name Hemay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hemay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hemay. For the veterans among your Hemay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemay 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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