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Hemirk Family History

Hemirk 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: Demark, Remick, Demick, Heick, Heimark, Lemire, Homick, Herink

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Where is the Hemirk family from?

You can see how Hemirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemirk family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hemirk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemirk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hemirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemirk 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 4 census records available for the last name Hemirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemirk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemirk. 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 Hemirk. For the veterans among your Hemirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemirk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemirk 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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