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Hempler Family History

Hempler 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: Hemple, Heppler, Hemler, Kempler, Templer, Hepler, Heller, Temple

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Where is the Hempler family from?

You can see how Hempler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hempler family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hempler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempler 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 Hempler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hempler. 50% of Hempler men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hempler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hempler were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    56%
  • Stenographer
    45%
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What Hempler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hempler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempler 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hempler. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hempler. For the veterans among your Hempler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hempler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hempler in 1966 was 98, and 103 in 2004.

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