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Hemeker Family History

Hemeker 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: Hemker, Demeter, Beeker, Hecker, Heeter, Hemmer, Nebeker, Kempker

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Where is the Hemeker family from?

You can see how Hemeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hemeker families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemeker's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hemeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemeker 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 15 census records available for the last name Hemeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemeker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hemeker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hemeker. For the veterans among your Hemeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemeker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Hemeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hemeker in 1964 was 51, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemeker 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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