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Hemerley Family History

Hemerley 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: Hemsley, Everley, Beverley, Homesley, Hemmerle, Hemperly, Heberle

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Where is the Hemerley family from?

You can see how Hemerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemerley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemerley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hemerley families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemerley's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hemerley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemerley 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 Hemerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemerley. 100% of Hemerley 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hemerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hemerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemerley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hemerley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hemerley. For the veterans among your Hemerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemerley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hemerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemerley in 1964 was 73, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemerley 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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