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Hamerin Family History

Hamerin 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: Hamelin, Hamer, Merin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Samarin, Cameron, Dameron

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Where is the Hamerin family from?

You can see how Hamerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamerin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamerin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hamerin families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamerin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hamerin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hamerin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hamerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamerin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hamerin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hamerin. For the veterans among your Hamerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamerin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Hamerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamerin in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamerin 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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