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Hembrow Family History

Hembrow Surname Meaning

see Embery.

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


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Where is the Hembrow family from?

You can see how Hembrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hembrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Hembrow families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hembrow's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hembrow families in 1891.
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What did your Hembrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Basket Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hembrow. 40% of Hembrow men worked as a Basket Maker and 73% of Hembrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hembrow were Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Basket Maker
    40%
  • Contractors Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Blacksmiths Striker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Hembrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hembrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembrow 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Hembrow. 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 235 military records available for the last name Hembrow. For the veterans among your Hembrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembrow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hembrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hembrow in 1966 was 45, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hembrow 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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