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Hembeck Family History

Hembeck 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: Lembeck, Herbeck, Dembeck, Lebeck, Dembek, Neubeck, Harbeck, Holbeck

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Where is the Hembeck family from?

You can see how Hembeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hembeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hembeck family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hembeck's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Hembeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hembeck 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 96 census records available for the last name Hembeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembeck 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hembeck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hembeck. For the veterans among your Hembeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembeck lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Hembeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hembeck in 1983 was 70, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hembeck 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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