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Hamillen Family History

Hamillen 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: Hamill, Hamilton, Millen, Hillen, Hallen, Camille, Hamlen, Mcmillen

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Where is the Hamillen family from?

You can see how Hamillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamillen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Hamillen families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hamillen family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamillen's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hamillen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hamillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamillen 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 Hamillen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hamillen. For the veterans among your Hamillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamillen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamillen 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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