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Hemphney Family History

Hemphney 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: Humphrey, Hephner, Heaney, Hemsley, Heaphy, Kempner, Heagney, Heppner

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Where is the Hemphney family from?

You can see how Hemphney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemphney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hemphney families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemphney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hemphney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Hemphney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemphney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemphney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemphney. For the veterans among your Hemphney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemphney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemphney

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