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Hemfrey Family History

Hemfrey 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: Jeffrey, Hemsley, Hembree, Hefley, Heffley, Hemry, Embrey, Pelfrey

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Where is the Hemfrey family from?

You can see how Hemfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemfrey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Hemfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hemfrey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hemfrey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hemfrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemfrey 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 Hemfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemfrey. 100% of Hemfrey 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%

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Hemfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemfrey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hemfrey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hemfrey. For the veterans among your Hemfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemfrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemfrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemfrey

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