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Hamos Family History

Hamos 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: Amos, Ramos, Hames, Vamos, Hamon, Lamos, Hamor, Hams, Hamons, Hagos

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Where is the Hamos family from?

You can see how Hamos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hamos family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamos's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hamos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamos 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 Hamos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamos. 100% of Hamos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Hamos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamos 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hamos. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hamos. For the veterans among your Hamos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hamos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hamos in 1972 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamos 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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