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Hemelt Family History

Hemelt Name 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, Hegel, Demel, Hebel, Lemert, Dement, Hemple, Hemmert, Hymel

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Where is the Hemelt family from?

You can see how Hemelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hemelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hemelt families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemelt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hemelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemelt. 60% of Hemelt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hemelt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemelt were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Printer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Hemelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemelt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hemelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Hemelt. For the veterans among your Hemelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemelt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hemelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hemelt in 1964 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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