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Hampsted Family History

Hampsted 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: Hempstead, Harpster, Hallsted, Halsted, Dempster, Halstead, Hampton

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Where is the Hampsted family from?

You can see how Hampsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hampsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hampsted families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hampsted's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hampsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampsted 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 284 census records available for the last name Hampsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampsted 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hampsted. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hampsted. For the veterans among your Hampsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampsted lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampsted 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hampsted

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