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Hemstreet Family History

Hemstreet Surname Meaning

Americanized form via the intermediate form Heemstraat of a Dutch or West Frisian surname most probably Heemstra.

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


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Where is the Hemstreet family from?

You can see how Hemstreet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemstreet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemstreet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hemstreet family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemstreet's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hemstreet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemstreet 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 Hemstreet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemstreet. 25% of Hemstreet men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hemstreet women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemstreet were New Worker and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hemstreet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemstreet 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Hemstreet. 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 841 military records available for the last name Hemstreet. For the veterans among your Hemstreet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemstreet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hemstreet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hemstreet in 1952 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemstreet 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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