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Hemblen Family History

Hemblen 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: Hamblen, Kemble, Hemsley, Hellen, Humble, Humbles, Hembree, Hebble

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Where is the Hemblen family from?

You can see how Hemblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemblen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hemblen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hemblen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemblen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hemblen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemblen 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 Hemblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemblen. 100% of Hemblen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hemblen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Hemblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemblen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hemblen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hemblen. For the veterans among your Hemblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemblen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Hemblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hemblen in 1965 was 43, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemblen 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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