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Hemsel Family History

Hemsel 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: Hessel, Heisel, Heusel, Hensel, Hempel, Helsel, Himsel, Hamel, Hassel

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Where is the Hemsel family from?

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Hemsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hemsel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hemsel. For the veterans among your Hemsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Hemsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hemsel in 1978 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsel 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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