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Hemick Family History

Hemick 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: Remick, Demick, Heick, Homick, Helmick, Hemrick, Emick, Herrick, Heck

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Where is the Hemick family from?

You can see how Hemick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Hemick families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemick's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hemick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemick 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 Hemick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemick. 50% of Hemick 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Hemick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Hemick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemick 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hemick. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hemick. For the veterans among your Hemick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Hemick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hemick in 1965 was 63, and 60 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemick 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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