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Hempeler Family History

Hempeler 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: Hemple, Heppler, Hemler, Hebeler, Kempler, Templer, Hempel, Hepler

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Where is the Hempeler family from?

You can see how Hempeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hempeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hempeler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hempeler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hempeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempeler 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hempeler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hempeler. For the veterans among your Hempeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempeler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Hempeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hempeler in 1963 was 82, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempeler 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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