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Hemmerle Name Meaning

German: diminutive of Hammer . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) in the form Hemmerlé.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haemmerle, Hammerle, Hommer, Hemmerly, Zimmerle, Merle, Oesterle

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Where is the Hemmerle family from?

You can see how Hemmerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmerle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hemmerle family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemmerle's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hemmerle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmerle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemmerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemmerle. 100% of Hemmerle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerle 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 512 military records available for the last name Hemmerle. For the veterans among your Hemmerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hemmerle in 1953 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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