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Hamberlin Family History

Hamberlin Surname Meaning

Probably from German Hampe in this case a southern pet form of the old personal name Hamprecht from hagan ‘enclosure hedge’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Hamberlin family from?

You can see how Hamberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamberlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hamberlin families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hamberlin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hamberlin families in 1911.
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What did your Hamberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamberlin. 42% of Hamberlin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hamberlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamberlin were Teacher and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamberlin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hamberlin. 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 431 military records available for the last name Hamberlin. For the veterans among your Hamberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamberlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hamberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hamberlin in 1955 was 45, and 57 in 2004.

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