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Hemsky Family History

Hemsky 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: Demsky, Hemsley, Demski, Lesky, Damsky, Hemby, Demske, Hessey

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Where is the Hemsky family from?

You can see how Hemsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hemsky families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hemsky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hemsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Hemsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hemsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hemsky. For the veterans among your Hemsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hemsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hemsky in 1974 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsky 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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