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Hamelau Family History

Hamelau 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: Hamel, Hamell, Hamelin, Camel, Hamer, Hallam, Kamel, Hamill, Hazel

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Where is the Hamelau family from?

You can see how Hamelau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelau family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hamelau family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelau's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hamelau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelau 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 62 census records available for the last name Hamelau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hamelau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hamelau. For the veterans among your Hamelau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hamelau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamelau in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelau 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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