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Hempsen Family History

Hempsen 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: Hempen, Hampson, Kempen, Dempsey, Hessen, Hemple, Remsen, Jepsen

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Where is the Hempsen family from?

You can see how Hempsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsen family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hempsen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempsen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hempsen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hempsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hempsen. 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 Hempsen. For the veterans among your Hempsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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