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Hample Family History

Hample Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hampel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hample family from?

You can see how Hample families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hample family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hample families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hample families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hample's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hample families in 1891.
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What did your Hample ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Checker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hample. 31% of Hample men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hample women worked as a Checker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hample were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Checker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hample. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hample 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Hample. 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 270 military records available for the last name Hample. For the veterans among your Hample ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hample lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hample life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hample in 1965 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hample 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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