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Hempfield Family History

Hempfield 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: Campfield, Sheffield, Delafield, Hempstead, Hatfield, Belfield

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Where is the Hempfield family from?

You can see how Hempfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hempfield family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hempfield's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Hempfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempfield 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 Hempfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hempfield. 50% of Hempfield women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Hempfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Hempfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempfield 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hempfield. 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 116 military records available for the last name Hempfield. For the veterans among your Hempfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempfield lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hempfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hempfield in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2002.

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