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Hemleb Family History

Hemleb 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: Hemler, Heller, Henley, Helle, Hemsley, Demler, Semler, Healey

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Where is the Hemleb family from?

You can see how Hemleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemleb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hemleb families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hemleb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemleb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemleb 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 234 census records available for the last name Hemleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemleb 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hemleb. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hemleb. For the veterans among your Hemleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemleb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hemleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hemleb in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemleb 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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