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Hami Family History

Hami 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: Ham, Hamm, Hamid, Hai, Hari, Sami, Hadi, Hamp, Hams, Hamil

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Where is the Hami family from?

You can see how Hami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hami family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hami families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hami families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hami's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hami families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hami 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 Hami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hami. 34% of Hami men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Hami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hami 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Hami. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hami. For the veterans among your Hami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hami lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Hami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hami in 1993 was 44, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hami 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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