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Hemprey Family History

Hemprey 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: Hemsley, Humphrey, Dempsey, Hembree, Empey, Hemple, Lamprey, Hemperly

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Where is the Hemprey family from?

You can see how Hemprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemprey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hemprey families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemprey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hemprey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemprey 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 Hemprey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemprey. 100% of Hemprey 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 Hemprey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hemprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemprey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hemprey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hemprey. For the veterans among your Hemprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemprey lifespan?

Average Hemprey life expectancy in 1976 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemprey 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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