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Hemsom Family History

Hemsom 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: Hersom, Henson, Remson, Herson, Hewson, Hemm, Hesson, Hissom, Newsom

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Where is the Hemsom family from?

You can see how Hemsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hemsom family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemsom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Hemsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsom 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 Hemsom. 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 military records available for the last name Hemsom. For the veterans among your Hemsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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