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Hamnil Family History

Hamnil 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: Hamil, Hamel, Hamill, Hamid, Hamlin, Hanif, Hamner, Hammel, Hamiel

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Where is the Hamnil family from?

You can see how Hamnil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamnil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Hamnil families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Hamnil families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamnil's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hamnil families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamnil 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 54 census records available for the last name Hamnil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamnil 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hamnil. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hamnil. For the veterans among your Hamnil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamnil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamnil 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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