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Hemhow Family History

Hemhow 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: Semrow, Berhow, Demlow, Hemeon, Hector, Herod, Heron, Herzog, Hecht

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Where is the Hemhow family from?

You can see how Hemhow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemhow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hemhow family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemhow's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hemhow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemhow 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 2 census records available for the last name Hemhow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemhow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemhow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemhow. For the veterans among your Hemhow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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