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Hempe Family History

Hempe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hemp.

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


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Where is the Hempe family from?

You can see how Hempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hempe families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hempe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hempe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempe 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 Hempe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hempe. 39% of Hempe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hempe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hempe were Manager and House Work.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Hempe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempe 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Hempe. 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 417 military records available for the last name Hempe. For the veterans among your Hempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hempe in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hempe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempe 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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