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Hemberry Family History

Hemberry 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: Dewberry, Newberry, Hemperly, Deberry, Sedberry, Hemmerly, Hanberry

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Where is the Hemberry family from?

You can see how Hemberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hemberry family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemberry's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hemberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemberry 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 Hemberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemberry 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hemberry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hemberry. For the veterans among your Hemberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemberry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hemberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hemberry in 1961 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemberry 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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