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Hempling Family History

Hempling 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: Hempfling, Helling, Herling, Hemming, Emling, Helbling, Templin

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Where is the Hempling family from?

You can see how Hempling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hempling family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempling's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hempling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hempling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hempling. 100% of Hempling 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Hempling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempling 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hempling. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hempling. For the veterans among your Hempling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hempling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hempling in 1959 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempling 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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