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Hempt Family History

Hempt 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: Hemp, Hempe, Kemp, Hecht, Herdt, Haupt, Lemp, Kempa, Heit, Remp

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Where is the Hempt family from?

You can see how Hempt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hempt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hempt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hempt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hempt. 100% of Hempt women worked as a School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Hempt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Hempt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempt 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hempt. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hempt. For the veterans among your Hempt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hempt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hempt in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempt 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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