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Hamnet Family History

Hamnet 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: Hamner, Hamlet, Hamel, Hamer, Hammer, Haney, Haynes, Hafner, Hamper

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Where is the Hamnet family from?

You can see how Hamnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamnet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hamnet families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamnet's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hamnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamnet 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 Hamnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamnet. 100% of Hamnet men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 100% of Hamnet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Hamnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamnet 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hamnet. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hamnet. For the veterans among your Hamnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamnet lifespan?

Average Hamnet life expectancy in 1967 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamnet 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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