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Hembert Family History

Hembert 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: Herbert, Humbert, Helbert, Rembert, Hemmert, Hebert, Lambert, Heiberg

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Where is the Hembert family from?

You can see how Hembert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hembert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hembert families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hembert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hembert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hembert 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 Hembert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hembert. 100% of Hembert 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hembert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hembert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembert 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hembert. 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 Hembert. For the veterans among your Hembert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembert lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Hembert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hembert in 1979 was 73, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hembert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hembert 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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