Hemesley Surname Meaning & Hemesley Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Hemesley family from?

You can see how Hemesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hemesley families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemesley's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hemesley families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemesley 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 78 census records available for the last name Hemesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemesley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hemesley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hemesley. For the veterans among your Hemesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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