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Hamshere Family History

Hamshere Surname Meaning

see Hampshire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hamshere family from?

You can see how Hamshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamshere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamshere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hamshere families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hamshere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamshere families in 1891.
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What did your Hamshere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamshere. 100% of Hamshere men worked as a Chauffeur and 82% of Hamshere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamshere 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hamshere. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hamshere. For the veterans among your Hamshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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