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Hamlon Family History

Hamlon 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: Hamlin, Hanlon, Hamlyn, Hamon, Hamlen, Hamson, Hammon, Hatton, Samson

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Where is the Hamlon family from?

You can see how Hamlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hamlon family living in Ayrshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hamlon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hamlon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlon 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 Hamlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamlon. 35% of Hamlon men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hamlon women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamlon were Ranch Hand and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Dentist
    8%
  • Ranch Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Hamlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlon 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Hamlon. 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 144 military records available for the last name Hamlon. For the veterans among your Hamlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hamlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamlon in 1968 was 86, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamlon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlon 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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