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Hamalainen Family History

Hamalainen Surname Meaning

Finnish (Hämäläinen): habitational name for someone from the province of Häme in western Finland.

Established as a hereditary surname in eastern Finland since the Middle Ages; it spread quickly throughout Savonia and Karelia.

In the 17th century, it also made its way to Kainuu and Ostrobothnia.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hamalainen family from?

You can see how Hamalainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamalainen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hamalainen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Hamalainen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hamalainen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamalainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamalainen 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 Hamalainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamalainen. 67% of Hamalainen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hamalainen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamalainen were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Hamalainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Hamalainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamalainen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamalainen. 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 243 military records available for the last name Hamalainen. For the veterans among your Hamalainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamalainen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hamalainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamalainen in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamalainen 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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