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Hamaford Family History

Hamaford Surname 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: Harford, Hansford, Hanford, Bamford, Halford, Hayford, Samford

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Where is the Hamaford family from?

You can see how Hamaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hamaford families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hamaford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamaford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamaford 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 Hamaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Royal Navy and Unpaid Domestic Dut were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamaford. 100% of Hamaford men worked as a Royal Navy and 100% of Hamaford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 1939

  • Royal Navy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    100%

What Hamaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Hamaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamaford 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hamaford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Hamaford. For the veterans among your Hamaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamaford lifespan?

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