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Hemsted Family History

Hemsted Surname Meaning

see Hempstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hemsted family from?

You can see how Hemsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hemsted families living in Northumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hemsted's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hemsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemsted 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 Hemsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemsted. 92% of Hemsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • None
    8%

What Hemsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsted 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Hemsted. 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 554 military records available for the last name Hemsted. For the veterans among your Hemsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsted lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hemsted in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsted 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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