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Hemnessey Family History

Hemnessey 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: Hennessey, Hennessy, Fennessey, Hennessee, Hennesey, Hemsley, Hensley

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Where is the Hemnessey family from?

You can see how Hemnessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemnessey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hemnessey families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hemnessey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemnessey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hemnessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemnessey 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 Hemnessey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hemnessey. For the veterans among your Hemnessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemnessey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemnessey

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