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Hampherson Family History

Hampherson 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: Macpherson, Hampson, Amberson, Mcpherson, Gasperson, Casperson

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Where is the Hampherson family from?

You can see how Hampherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampherson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hampherson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hampherson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hampherson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hampherson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hampherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampherson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hampherson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hampherson. For the veterans among your Hampherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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