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Hemsch Family History

Hemsch 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: Heesch, Hersch, Hensch, Hesch, Hirsch, Huebsch, Hosch, Rensch, Esch

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Where is the Hemsch family from?

You can see how Hemsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hemsch families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemsch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hemsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemsch 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 Hemsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Collector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemsch. 100% of Hemsch men worked as a Collector.

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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

  • Collector
    100%

What Hemsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hemsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hemsch. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hemsch. For the veterans among your Hemsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hemsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hemsch in 1967 was 87, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsch 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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