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Hampt Family History

Hampt 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: Haupt, Hampe, Hamp, Ham, Kamp, Hatt, Hart, Hamel, Hamer, Harp

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Where is the Hampt family from?

You can see how Hampt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hampt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Hampt families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hampt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hampt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampt 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 Hampt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hampt. 43% of Hampt 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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Barber
    29%

What Hampt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Hampt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampt 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Hampt. 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 Hampt. For the veterans among your Hampt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Hampt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hampt in 1979 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hampt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampt 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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