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Hempel Family History

Hempel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hampel.

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


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Where is the Hempel family from?

You can see how Hempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Hempel families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hempel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hempel families in 1891.
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What did your Hempel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hempel. 91% of Hempel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Retired
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hempel. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hempel. For the veterans among your Hempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hempel in 1946 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempel 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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