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Hamsson Family History

Hamsson 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: Hasson, Hampson, Hansson, Hamson, Samson, Hampton, Harston, Hanson

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Where is the Hamsson family from?

You can see how Hamsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamsson family living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamsson's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hamsson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsson 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 105 census records available for the last name Hamsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hamsson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hamsson. For the veterans among your Hamsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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