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Hemlay Family History

Hemlay 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: Henley, Hemsley, Demay, Healey, Emley, Healy, Delay, Hesley, Hedley

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Where is the Hemlay family from?

You can see how Hemlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Hemlay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Hemlay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemlay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hemlay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hemlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemlay. 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 139 military records available for the last name Hemlay. For the veterans among your Hemlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Hemlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hemlay in 1974 was 76, and 67 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemlay 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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