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Hemly Family History

Hemly 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: Healy, Hemby, Hemry, Henly, Helmly, Lemly, Henry, Helm, Henley, Hey

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Where is the Hemly family from?

You can see how Hemly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hemly family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Hemly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemly 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hemly. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hemly. For the veterans among your Hemly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Hemly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hemly in 1964 was 54, and 40 in 1998.

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