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Hamk Family History

Hamk 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, Hawk, Hamm, Hack, Hark, Hank, Hak, Haik, Haak, Hamp

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Where is the Hamk family from?

You can see how Hamk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamk family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hamk's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hamk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamk 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 108 census records available for the last name Hamk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamk 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hamk. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hamk. For the veterans among your Hamk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamk

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