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Hemstock Family History

Hemstock Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire): nickname from hemp stock

no doubt alluding to the useful fibre that can be got from the stalk of the hemp plant

or to its upright growth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemstock family from?

You can see how Hemstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemstock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemstock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 158 Hemstock families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hemstock's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hemstock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemstock 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 Hemstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemstock. 24% of Hemstock men worked as a Coal Hewer and 80% of Hemstock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemstock were Colliery Haulage Worker and Unpaid Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer
    18%
  • Colliery Haulage Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Hemstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hemstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemstock 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Hemstock. 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 391 military records available for the last name Hemstock. For the veterans among your Hemstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemstock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hemstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hemstock in 1953 was 23, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemstock 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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