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Hamren Family History

Hamren 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: Haren, Hammen, Hamre, Hamlen, Harren, Hare, Hagen, Hayden, Harben

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Where is the Hamren family from?

You can see how Hamren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hamren families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamren's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hamren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamren 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 Hamren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamren. 37% of Hamren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hamren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamren were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Hamren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Hamren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamren 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Hamren. 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 178 military records available for the last name Hamren. For the veterans among your Hamren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hamren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hamren in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamren 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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