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Hmel Family History

Hmel 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: Hamel, Imel, Hoel, Hymel, Emel, Himel, He, Kiel, Helm, Hill

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Where is the Hmel family from?

You can see how Hmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hmel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hmel family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hmel's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Hmel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hmel 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 Hmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hmel. 100% of Hmel men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hmel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hmel. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hmel. For the veterans among your Hmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hmel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hmel in 1968 was 83, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hmel 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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