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Hempkins Family History

Hempkins 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: Hopkins, Hipkins, Tompkins, Lampkins, Simpkins, Lumpkins, Thompkins

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Where is the Hempkins family from?

You can see how Hempkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempkins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hempkins families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempkins's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hempkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Hempkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempkins 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hempkins. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hempkins. For the veterans among your Hempkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempkins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hempkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hempkins in 1967 was 72, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempkins 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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