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Hembrecht Family History

Hembrecht 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: Helmbrecht, Hambrecht, Elbrecht, Armbrecht, Lebrecht, Lambrecht

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Where is the Hembrecht family from?

You can see how Hembrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembrecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hembrecht family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hembrecht's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hembrecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hembrecht 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 55 census records available for the last name Hembrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembrecht 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hembrecht. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hembrecht. For the veterans among your Hembrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembrecht lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Hembrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hembrecht in 1982 was 32, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hembrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hembrecht 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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