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Hemingbrough Family History

Hemingbrough Surname Meaning

From Hemingbrough (ER Yorks), which is recorded as Hemingburg(h) and Hemyngburg(h) from the 11th to 15th centuries, and Hemingaborg in the 13th century. The place-name probably derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Heming + Old English burg meaning ‘fortress’.

However, it is also possible that it derives from the Old English personal name Hemma combined with the Old English group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) + burg. This suggests a rich history intertwined with personal and regional naming conventions.

The variations in the name over centuries indicate the evolution of language and its influenced interactions through time. Understanding the origins of such place-names can provide insights into historical settlement patterns and cultural exchanges.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Hemingbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemingbrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hemingbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hemingbrough families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemingbrough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hemingbrough families in 1891.
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What did your Hemingbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Oil Mill Battery Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemingbrough. 100% of Hemingbrough men worked as an Oil Mill Battery Worker and 100% of Hemingbrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Oil Mill Battery Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Hemingbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemingbrough 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hemingbrough. 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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There are 27 military records available for the last name Hemingbrough. For the veterans among your Hemingbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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