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Hemre Family History

Hemre 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: Herre, Hemme, Hamre, Hemry, Heare, Hempe, Henry, Hearn, Hare, Helle

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Where is the Hemre family from?

You can see how Hemre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hemre families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hemre's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hemre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemre 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 108 census records available for the last name Hemre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemre 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hemre. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hemre. For the veterans among your Hemre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemre lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Hemre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hemre in 1985 was 74, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemre 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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