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Hemlock Family History

Hemlock 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: Shedlock, Sherlock, Hamrock, Haylock, Wheelock, Hadlock, Sedlock

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Where is the Hemlock family from?

You can see how Hemlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hemlock families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hemlock's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hemlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlock 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 Hemlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemlock. 50% of Hemlock men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hemlock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemlock were Farmer and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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What Hemlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlock 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hemlock. 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 180 military records available for the last name Hemlock. For the veterans among your Hemlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hemlock in 1963 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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