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Hemser Family History

Hemser 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: Hemmer, Heiser, Hesser, Hemler, Heser, Heyser, Helser, Hemker, Heuser

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Where is the Hemser family from?

You can see how Hemser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hemser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemser 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 41 census records available for the last name Hemser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hemser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hemser. For the veterans among your Hemser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemser 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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