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Hamyln Family History

Hamyln 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, Hamill, Hamlin, Hammen, Hambly, Hamdan, Hamann, Hamlyn, Hayn

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Where is the Hamyln family from?

You can see how Hamyln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamyln family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hamyln families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamyln's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hamyln families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamyln 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 31 census records available for the last name Hamyln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamyln 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 Hamyln. 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 Hamyln. For the veterans among your Hamyln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamyln lifespan?

Average Hamyln life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamyln 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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