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Hambers Family History

Hambers 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: Chambers, Hamberg, Ambers, Harbers, Lambers, Hammers, Lambert, Hamer

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Where is the Hambers family from?

You can see how Hambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hambers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hambers family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hambers's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hambers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambers 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 Hambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hambers. 50% of Hambers women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambers 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hambers. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hambers. For the veterans among your Hambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Hambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hambers in 1964 was 80, and 39 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hambers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambers 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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