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Hemingray Family History

Hemingray Surname Meaning

altered form of Hemingway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hemingray family from?

You can see how Hemingray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemingray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemingray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hemingray families living in Derbyshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hemingray's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hemingray families in 1891.
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What did your Hemingray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner (coal Getter) Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemingray. 100% of Hemingray men worked as a Miner (coal Getter) Heavy Work and 87% of Hemingray 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Miner (coal Getter) Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Hemingray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Hemingray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemingray 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hemingray. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hemingray. For the veterans among your Hemingray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemingray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Hemingray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hemingray in 1964 was 87, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemingray 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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