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Hamborg Family History

Hamborg 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: Hamburg, Hamberg, Amberg, Bamberg, Lamberg, Homburg, Lamborn, Ramberg

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Where is the Hamborg family from?

You can see how Hamborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamborg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamborg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hamborg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamborg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamborg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamborg 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 Hamborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamborg. 60% of Hamborg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Hamborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Hamborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamborg 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Hamborg. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hamborg. For the veterans among your Hamborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamborg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hamborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamborg in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamborg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamborg 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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