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Hemmerling Family History

Hemmerling Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Hammer. Dutch: derivative of Hemmerich

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


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Where is the Hemmerling family from?

You can see how Hemmerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmerling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hemmerling families living in Iowa. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hemmerling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hemmerling families in 1880.
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What did your Hemmerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemmerling. 38% of Hemmerling men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hemmerling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemmerling were Truck Driver and Librarian.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Librarian
    50%

What Hemmerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerling 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerling. 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 557 military records available for the last name Hemmerling. For the veterans among your Hemmerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hemmerling in 1966 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmerling 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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