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Hembd Family History

Hembd 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: Hemby, Herod, Hamid, Held, Head, Herd, Hamby, Hemme, Hebb, Heid

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Where is the Hembd family from?

You can see how Hembd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hembd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hembd families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hembd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hembd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hembd 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 Hembd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hembd. 34% of Hembd 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Hembd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Hembd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembd 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hembd. 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 267 military records available for the last name Hembd. For the veterans among your Hembd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembd lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hembd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hembd in 1958 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hembd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hembd 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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