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Hemphrey Family History

Hemphrey Surname Meaning

see Henfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hemphrey family from?

You can see how Hemphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemphrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Hemphrey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hemphrey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hemphrey families in 1891.
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What did your Hemphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemphrey. 100% of Hemphrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hemphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemphrey 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hemphrey. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hemphrey. For the veterans among your Hemphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemphrey lifespan?

Average Hemphrey life expectancy in 1967 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemphrey 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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