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Hamai Family History

Hamai 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: Hamar, Hamad, Haman, Hata, Ham, Hamel, Haar, Hamer, Hamm, Harman

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Where is the Hamai family from?

You can see how Hamai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamai family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hamai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 7 Hamai families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamai's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hamai families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamai 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 Hamai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamai. 25% of Hamai men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Hamai women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamai were Water Pump Tender and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Water Pump Tender
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Hamai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Hamai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamai 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Hamai. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hamai. For the veterans among your Hamai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamai lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hamai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hamai in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamai 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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