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Hamsch Family History

Hamsch 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: Harsch, Hausch, Haisch, Hasch, Haasch, Hansch, Hirsch, Rasch, Gasch

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Where is the Hamsch family from?

You can see how Hamsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hamsch families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamsch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hamsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsch 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 74 census records available for the last name Hamsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsch 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hamsch. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hamsch. For the veterans among your Hamsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hamsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamsch in 1969 was 88, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsch 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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