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Hamsa Family History

Hamsa 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: Samsa, Hamra, Hams, Hata, Ham, Halse, Basa, Hase, Hanna, Hamel

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Where is the Hamsa family from?

You can see how Hamsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hamsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hamsa families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hamsa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsa 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 Hamsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamsa. 67% of Hamsa men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hamsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Hamsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsa 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hamsa. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hamsa. For the veterans among your Hamsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hamsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hamsa in 1967 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsa 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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