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Hempel Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hampel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hampel, Kimpel, Henzel, Hempe, Zemel, Stempel, Hambel, Hensel, Semel

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Where is the Hempel family from?

You can see how Hempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hempel family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hempel's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hempel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hempel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hempel. 14% of Hempel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hempel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hempel were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hempel. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hempel. For the veterans among your Hempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hempel in 1946 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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