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Hemschmeyer Family History

Hemschmeyer 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: Wischmeyer, Schreyer, Herscher, Heinemeyer, Eickmeyer, Herschberger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemschmeyer 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 Hemschmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hemschmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemschmeyer 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 Hemschmeyer. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Hemschmeyer. For the veterans among your Hemschmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemschmeyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hemschmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hemschmeyer in 1971 was 94, and 92 in 2001.

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