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Hempstid Family History

Hempstid 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, Hegstad, Homstad, Kempski, Heustis

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Where is the Hempstid family from?

You can see how Hempstid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempstid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hempstid family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hempstid's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hempstid families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hempstid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempstid 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 Hempstid. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hempstid. For the veterans among your Hempstid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempstid lifespan?

Average Hempstid life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempstid 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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