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Hempsel Family History

Hempsel 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: Hempel, Hessel, Tempel, Dempsey, Heupel, Hecksel, Heisel, Herpel

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Where is the Hempsel family from?

You can see how Hempsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hempsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hempsel family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempsel's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hempsel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hempsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hempsel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hempsel. For the veterans among your Hempsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempsel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempsel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hempsel

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