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Hamas Family History

Hamas 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: Damas, Haas, Havas, Halas, Lamas, Hamar, Hames, Hymas, Hanas, Hamad

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Where is the Hamas family from?

You can see how Hamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hamas families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hamas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamas 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 Hamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamas. 100% of Hamas women worked as a Smallholder.

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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

  • Smallholder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamas 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Hamas. 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 599 military records available for the last name Hamas. For the veterans among your Hamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hamas in 1966 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamas 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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