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Hamy Family History

Hamy 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: Hay, Ham, Hamm, Hamby, Hagy, Amy, Lamy, Hamp, Hams, Haby

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Where is the Hamy family from?

You can see how Hamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hamy family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamy's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hamy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamy. 100% of Hamy men worked as a General Labourer.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Hamy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Hamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamy 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hamy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hamy. For the veterans among your Hamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Hamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hamy in 1951 was 45, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamy 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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