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Hemrick Family History

Hemrick Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hemmerich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemrick family from?

You can see how Hemrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hemrick families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hemrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemrick 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 Hemrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemrick. 27% of Hemrick men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hemrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemrick were Machinist and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Watchman
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

What Hemrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemrick 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hemrick. 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 401 military records available for the last name Hemrick. For the veterans among your Hemrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hemrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hemrick in 1962 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemrick 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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