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Hambilton Family History

Hambilton 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: Hamilton, Hambelton, Hambleton, Hilton, Halton, Hazelton, Hampton

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Where is the Hambilton family from?

You can see how Hambilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambilton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hambilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hambilton families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hambilton's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hambilton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambilton 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 Hambilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hambilton. 100% of Hambilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Hambilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambilton 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Hambilton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hambilton. For the veterans among your Hambilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambilton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambilton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hambilton

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