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Hemlinger Family History

Hemlinger 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: Helmlinger, Remlinger, Hemminger, Herlinger, Hellinger, Heminger

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Where is the Hemlinger family from?

You can see how Hemlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hemlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hemlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hemlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemlinger. 100% of Hemlinger men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hemlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hemlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlinger 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 Hemlinger. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hemlinger. For the veterans among your Hemlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hemlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemlinger in 1966 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemlinger 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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