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Hemingwey Family History

Hemingwey 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: Hemingway, Heminger, Hemmingway, Heringer, Hemminger, Hedinger

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Where is the Hemingwey family from?

You can see how Hemingwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemingwey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemingwey families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Hemingwey families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hemingwey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hemingwey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemingwey 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 12 census records available for the last name Hemingwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemingwey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hemingwey. 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 military records available for the last name Hemingwey. For the veterans among your Hemingwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemingwey lifespan?

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