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Hambe Family History

Hambe 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: Hamby, Hamme, Hampe, Hamre, Lambe, Hambel, Ham, Hale, Hare, Halse

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Where is the Hambe family from?

You can see how Hambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hambe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Hambe families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Hambe's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Hambe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Hambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambe 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hambe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hambe. For the veterans among your Hambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambe lifespan?

Average Hambe life expectancy in 1976 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambe 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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