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Hamig Family History

Hamig 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: Hamid, Haig, Habig, Harig, Ramig, Hanig, Hamil, Ham, Hain, Amin

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Where is the Hamig family from?

You can see how Hamig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hamig families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hamig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hamig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamig 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 110 census records available for the last name Hamig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamig 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hamig. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hamig. For the veterans among your Hamig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Hamig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hamig in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamig 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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