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Hemlein Family History

Hemlein 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: Helin, Hamlin, Hellen, Heslin, Heglin, Hemler, Hemken, Hertlein

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Where is the Hemlein family from?

You can see how Hemlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hemlein families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hemlein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hemlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Hemlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlein 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hemlein. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hemlein. For the veterans among your Hemlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hemlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hemlein in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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