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Hemway Family History

Hemway 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: Demay, Benway, Selway, Lemay, Hemby, Holway, Shumway, Heman, Hemry

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Where is the Hemway family from?

You can see how Hemway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hemway families living in South Carolina. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hemway's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hemway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemway 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 147 census records available for the last name Hemway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemway 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hemway. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hemway. For the veterans among your Hemway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemway lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Hemway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemway in 1975 was 56, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemway 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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