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Hempsteed Family History

Hempsteed 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, Dempster, Kempster, Hemstreet, Halstead, Hemsley, Umstead

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Where is the Hempsteed family from?

You can see how Hempsteed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsteed family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hempsteed families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Hempsteed families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempsteed's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hempsteed families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hempsteed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsteed 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hempsteed. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hempsteed. For the veterans among your Hempsteed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempsteed lifespan?

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