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Hemmert Family History

Hemmert Surname Meaning

German: possibly from the personal name Heinprecht from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with hag ‘hedge enclosure’.

It incorporates the element berht meaning ‘bright illustrious’.

This suggests a historical connection to traits like brightness and prominence.

The name may reflect geographical features or significant characteristics valued in ancient Germanic culture.

Overall, the name Heinprecht represents a rich linguistic heritage.

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


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Where is the Hemmert family from?

You can see how Hemmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hemmert families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hemmert's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hemmert families in 1891.
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What did your Hemmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemmert. 100% of Hemmert men worked as a Master Carpenter and 100% of Hemmert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmert 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Hemmert. 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 506 military records available for the last name Hemmert. For the veterans among your Hemmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemmert in 1953 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

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