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Hempsey Family History

Hempsey 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: Dempsey, Hemsley, Empey, Hemple, Hessey, Heisey, Hempen, Hempel

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Where is the Hempsey family from?

You can see how Hempsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hempsey family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hempsey's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hempsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Hempsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempsey 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hempsey. 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 371 military records available for the last name Hempsey. For the veterans among your Hempsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hempsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hempsey in 1966 was 74, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempsey 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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