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Hambidge Family History

Hambidge Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hambridge. If this is right it is the result of a 17th-century clerical error.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hambidge family from?

You can see how Hambidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hambidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Hambidge families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hambidge's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Hambidge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambidge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hambidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hambidge. 50% of Hambidge men worked as a Farmer (retired) and 76% of Hambidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hambidge were Barman and Old Age Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (retired)
    50%
  • Barman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hambidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambidge 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Hambidge. 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 202 military records available for the last name Hambidge. For the veterans among your Hambidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambidge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hambidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hambidge in 1962 was 79, and 41 in 2004.

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