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Hempstall Family History

Hempstall 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: Heckstall, Hempstead, Westall, Hemphill, Henshall, Dempster, Kelsall

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Where is the Hempstall family from?

You can see how Hempstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempstall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hempstall family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempstall's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hempstall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hempstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempstall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hempstall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hempstall. For the veterans among your Hempstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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