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Hemko Family History

Hemko 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: Demko, Herko, Heck, Heino, Humke, Perko, Benko, Hemme, Berko, Remke

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Where is the Hemko family from?

You can see how Hemko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hemko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Hemko families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hemko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemko 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 35 census records available for the last name Hemko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemko 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hemko. 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 Hemko. For the veterans among your Hemko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hemko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hemko in 1972 was 63, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemko 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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