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Hempsead Family History

Hempsead 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: Hempstead, Dempsey, Hegstad, Homstad, Hemple, Hempen, Hempel, Hempe

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Where is the Hempsead family from?

You can see how Hempsead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Hempsead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hempsead families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempsead's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hempsead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hempsead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsead 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hempsead. 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 Hempsead. For the veterans among your Hempsead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempsead lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempsead 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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