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Hemstrought Family History

Hemstrought 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: Hembrough, Chesbrough, Hansbrough, Hemstreet, Strough, Kimbrough

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Where is the Hemstrought family from?

You can see how Hemstrought families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemstrought family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemstrought families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hemstrought families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemstrought's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemstrought families in 1840.
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What did your Hemstrought ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hemstrought ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Hemstrought. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemstrought 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hemstrought. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hemstrought. For the veterans among your Hemstrought ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemstrought lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hemstrought life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hemstrought in 1967 was 65, and 62 in 2003.

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