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Hamtel Family History

Hamtel 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: Hamel, Hammel, Hartel, Hamiel, Hampel, Hambel, Camel, Hamer, Martel

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Where is the Hamtel family from?

You can see how Hamtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamtel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamtel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hamtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamtel 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 62 census records available for the last name Hamtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamtel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamtel. 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 Hamtel. For the veterans among your Hamtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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