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Hamelman Family History

Hamelman 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: Hageman, Hallman, Helman, Hasselman, Abelman, Adelman, Melman

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Where is the Hamelman family from?

You can see how Hamelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hamelman family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hamelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelman 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 Hamelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamelman. 54% of Hamelman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hamelman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamelman were Machinist and School Teacher.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Hamelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Hamelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hamelman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hamelman. For the veterans among your Hamelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hamelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hamelman in 1955 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelman 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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