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Bamlet Family History

Bamlet 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: Hamlet, Barlet, Bramlet, Bailey, Barley, Mallet, Billet, Kamler

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Where is the Bamlet family from?

You can see how Bamlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamlet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bamlet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bamlet families living in Durham. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bamlet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bamlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bamlet 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 Bamlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bamlet. 100% of Bamlet men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bamlet 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

What Bamlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Bamlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bamlet 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bamlet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bamlet. For the veterans among your Bamlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bamlet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bamlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bamlet in 1964 was 82, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bamlet 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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