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Hempelman Family History

Hempelman 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: Himmelman, Henkelman, Kesselman, Koppelman, Hegeman, Helman, Appelman

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Where is the Hempelman family from?

You can see how Hempelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempelman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hempelman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempelman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hempelman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempelman 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 Hempelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hempelman. 39% of Hempelman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hempelman women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Hired Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hempelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Hempelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempelman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hempelman. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hempelman. For the veterans among your Hempelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hempelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hempelman in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempelman 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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