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Hempsay Family History

Hempsay 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: Dempsey, Hemsley, Demay, Hempstead, Heaphy, Hampson, Kempa, Empey

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Where is the Hempsay family from?

You can see how Hempsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hempsay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempsay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hempsay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hempsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsay 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 Hempsay. 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 military records available for the last name Hempsay. For the veterans among your Hempsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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