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Hamsey Family History

Hamsey 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: Ramsey, Halsey, Harsey, Hamley, Hassey, Homsey, Harvey, Halley, Halse

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Where is the Hamsey family from?

You can see how Hamsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hamsey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hamsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsey 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 293 census records available for the last name Hamsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hamsey. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hamsey. For the veterans among your Hamsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hamsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hamsey in 1966 was 90, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsey 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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