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Hamnes Family History

Hamnes 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: Haynes, Hamner, Hames, Hammes, Hannes, Hanes, Haines, Hayes, Barnes

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Where is the Hamnes family from?

You can see how Hamnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamnes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hamnes family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamnes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hamnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamnes 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 256 census records available for the last name Hamnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamnes 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hamnes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hamnes. For the veterans among your Hamnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hamnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hamnes in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamnes 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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