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Hambeck Family History

Hambeck 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: Harbeck, Habeck, Lembeck, Halleck, Herbeck, Hamrock, Hamberg, Holbeck

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Where is the Hambeck family from?

You can see how Hambeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hambeck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hambeck families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hambeck's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hambeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambeck 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 Hambeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hambeck. 25% of Hambeck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Hambeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Hambeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambeck 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hambeck. 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 184 military records available for the last name Hambeck. For the veterans among your Hambeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Hambeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hambeck in 1965 was 68, and 102 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hambeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambeck 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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