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Hemper Family History

Hemper 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: Semper, Kemper, Hamper, Hepper, Hemmer, Hemler, Hempen, Helper

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Where is the Hemper family from?

You can see how Hemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hemper family living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemper's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hemper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemper 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 Hemper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemper. 35% of Hemper men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hemper women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemper were Accountant and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Accountant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Hemper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemper 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Hemper. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hemper. For the veterans among your Hemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemper lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Hemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hemper in 1973 was 68, and 42 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemper 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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