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Hemlem Family History

Hemlem 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: Hellem, Hemler, Helm, Heller, Henley, Helle, Hemsley, Demler, Semler

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Where is the Hemlem family from?

You can see how Hemlem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hemlem families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Hemlem families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemlem's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hemlem families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hemlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemlem. 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 Hemlem. For the veterans among your Hemlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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