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Hemlerson Family History

Hemlerson 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: Henderson, Helgerson, Emerson, Emmerson, Emberson, Ellerson

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Where is the Hemlerson family from?

You can see how Hemlerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hemlerson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Hemlerson families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hemlerson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hemlerson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hemlerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlerson 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 Hemlerson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hemlerson. For the veterans among your Hemlerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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