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Hemlyn Family History

Hemlyn 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: Hamlyn, Helin, Hamlin, Healy, Hellen, Heslin, Hemby, Heelan, Heglin

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Where is the Hemlyn family from?

You can see how Hemlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hemlyn families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hemlyn's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hemlyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlyn 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 33 census records available for the last name Hemlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlyn 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 Hemlyn. 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 Hemlyn. For the veterans among your Hemlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemlyn 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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