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Hamger Family History

Hamger 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: Hamer, Hager, Hammer, Hamper, Hamner, Hauger, Hanger, Harger, Hamler

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Where is the Hamger family from?

You can see how Hamger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hamger family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamger's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hamger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamger 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 53 census records available for the last name Hamger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hamger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hamger. For the veterans among your Hamger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamger 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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