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Hamhuis Family History

Hamhuis 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: Kamphuis, Marquis, Hashim, Harris, Hatzis, Hamid, Hamlin, Hallums

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Where is the Hamhuis family from?

You can see how Hamhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamhuis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hamhuis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Hamhuis families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamhuis's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Hamhuis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamhuis 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 Hamhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamhuis. 100% of Hamhuis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hamhuis women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hamhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hamhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamhuis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hamhuis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hamhuis. For the veterans among your Hamhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamhuis lifespan?

Average Hamhuis life expectancy in 2001 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamhuis 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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