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Hempfer Family History

Hempfer 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: Rempfer, Hepfer, Kempfer, Semper, Kemper, Kempner, Hamper, Hupfer

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Where is the Hempfer family from?

You can see how Hempfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hempfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hempfer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempfer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hempfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hempfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hempfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempfer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hempfer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hempfer. For the veterans among your Hempfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempfer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Hempfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hempfer in 1983 was 76, and 91 in 2001.

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