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Hamble Family History

Hamble 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: Humble, Hambly, Amble, Gamble, Hable, Hample, Hambley, Hamblen

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Where is the Hamble family from?

You can see how Hamble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Hamble families living in Durham. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hamble's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hamble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamble 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 Hamble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamble. 100% of Hamble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamble 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Hamble. 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 294 military records available for the last name Hamble. For the veterans among your Hamble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hamble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hamble in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamble 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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