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Hemlick Family History

Hemlick 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: Hemrick, Herrick, Ellick, Herwick, Sellick, Remick, Henrick, Eslick

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Where is the Hemlick family from?

You can see how Hemlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hemlick family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hemlick's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Hemlick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemlick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hemlick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hemlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hemlick. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hemlick. For the veterans among your Hemlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Hemlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hemlick in 1979 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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