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Hemsleger Family History

Hemsleger 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: Hemsley, Hessler, Heiliger, Hessinger, Hemminger, Hemberger, Hemler

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Where is the Hemsleger family from?

You can see how Hemsleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsleger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hemsleger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemsleger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemsleger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hemsleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsleger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemsleger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemsleger. For the veterans among your Hemsleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsleger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsleger 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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