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Hamrell Family History

Hamrell 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: Harrell, Hamell, Hammell, Hairell, Hamel, Hartell, Hamill, Harwell

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Where is the Hamrell family from?

You can see how Hamrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamrell family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamrell's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrell 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 83 census records available for the last name Hamrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hamrell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hamrell. For the veterans among your Hamrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hamrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hamrell in 1966 was 42, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamrell 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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