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Hemfield Family History

Hemfield 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: Sheffield, Hatfield, Belfield, Hosfield, Armfield, Kenfield, Newfield

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Where is the Hemfield family from?

You can see how Hemfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemfield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hemfield families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Hemfield families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemfield's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hemfield families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemfield 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 60 census records available for the last name Hemfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemfield 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hemfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hemfield. For the veterans among your Hemfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemfield lifespan?

Average Hemfield life expectancy in 1987 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemfield 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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