This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hemton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hemton Family History

Hemton 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: Henton, Heaton, Helton, Heuton, Heston, Hemeon, Hector, Hilton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hemton family from?

You can see how Hemton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hemton families living in Georgia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hemton's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Hemton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hemton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Hemton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hemton

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Hemton. 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.

View all Hemton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Hemton. For the veterans among your Hemton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hemton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hemton family history

Discover More

What is the average Hemton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hemton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial