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Hamiltton Family History

Hamiltton 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: Hamilton, Hambleton, Hilton, Hatton, Halton, Hazelton, Hampton

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Where is the Hamiltton family from?

You can see how Hamiltton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamiltton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamiltton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hamiltton family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamiltton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hamiltton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hamiltton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamiltton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamiltton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hamiltton. For the veterans among your Hamiltton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamiltton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Hamiltton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hamiltton in 1973 was 46, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamiltton 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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