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Hamam Family History

Hamam 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: Hamm, Hamar, Hamad, Haman, Hata, Ham, Ramm, Alam, Adam, Hamel

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Where is the Hamam family from?

You can see how Hamam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hamam families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hamam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamam 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 Hamam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamam. 43% of Hamam 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Hamam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Hamam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamam 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hamam. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hamam. For the veterans among your Hamam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hamam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hamam in 1972 was 87, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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