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Hemker Family History

Hemker Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Hemme variant of Hemken

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemker family from?

You can see how Hemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hemker families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hemker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hemker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemker 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 Hemker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemker. 34% of Hemker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hemker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemker were Sales Engineer and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Sales Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Hemker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemker 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Hemker. 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 286 military records available for the last name Hemker. For the veterans among your Hemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hemker in 1956 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemker 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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