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Hamonds Family History

Hamonds 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: Hammonds, Hamons, Hammond, Haymond, Monds, Lamond, Hemond, Hamon

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Where is the Hamonds family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamonds. 34% of Hamonds men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hamonds women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamonds were Operator and Ordering Craft.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Ordering Craft
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamonds 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hamonds. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hamonds. For the veterans among your Hamonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamonds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hamonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hamonds in 1964 was 35, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamonds 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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