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Hamelback Family History

Hamelback 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: Halbach, Hamelink, Hammack, Hammerbeck, Hasselbach, Hanback, Hamel

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Where is the Hamelback family from?

You can see how Hamelback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamelback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hamelback family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hamelback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelback 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 Hamelback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hamelback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelback 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hamelback. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hamelback. For the veterans among your Hamelback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelback lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hamelback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hamelback in 1974 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamelback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelback 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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