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Hambay Family History

Hambay 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: Hamby, Hambly, Haba, Gabay, Namba, Camba, Hamdan, Camby, Haxby, Lamay

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Where is the Hambay family from?

You can see how Hambay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hambay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hambay family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hambay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hambay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambay 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 137 census records available for the last name Hambay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hambay. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hambay. For the veterans among your Hambay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hambay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hambay in 1970 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambay 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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