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Hemerich Family History

Hemerich 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: Hemmerich, Emerich, Hemrich, Helfrich, Heidrich, Heinrich, Emmerich

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Where is the Hemerich family from?

You can see how Hemerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hemerich families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hemerich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hemerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemerich 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 Hemerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hemerich. 100% of Hemerich men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hemerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Hemerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemerich 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hemerich. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hemerich. For the veterans among your Hemerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemerich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Hemerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hemerich in 1970 was 97, and 55 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemerich 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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