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Hemmerl Family History

Hemmerl 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: Heimerl, Hemmer, Hemmert, Hemmerle, Hemmerly, Helmer, Hammer, Hummel

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Where is the Hemmerl family from?

You can see how Hemmerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hemmerl family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmerl's in USA. California had the highest population of Hemmerl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmerl 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 Hemmerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemmerl. 100% of Hemmerl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hemmerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hemmerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerl. 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 261 military records available for the last name Hemmerl. For the veterans among your Hemmerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Hemmerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hemmerl in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmerl 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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