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Hemmelgarn Family History

Hemmelgarn Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): topographic name meaning ‘Paradise’ from Low German Hemmelgarn from hemmel (standard German Himmel) ‘heaven sky’

+ garn ‘garden’ (equivalent of standard German Garten).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemmelgarn family from?

You can see how Hemmelgarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmelgarn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmelgarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hemmelgarn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmelgarn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemmelgarn families in 1880.
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What did your Hemmelgarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemmelgarn. 45% of Hemmelgarn men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Hemmelgarn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemmelgarn were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housework
    22%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmelgarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmelgarn 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hemmelgarn. 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 335 military records available for the last name Hemmelgarn. For the veterans among your Hemmelgarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmelgarn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmelgarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hemmelgarn in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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