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Hamblem Family History

Hamblem 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: Hambley, Hamblen, Hamblet, Ambler, Humble, Hambly, Humbles, Amble

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Where is the Hamblem family from?

You can see how Hamblem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamblem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamblem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hamblem family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamblem's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hamblem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamblem 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 Hamblem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamblem. 72% of Hamblem men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Hamblem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hamblem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamblem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamblem. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hamblem. For the veterans among your Hamblem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamblem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Hamblem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hamblem in 1968 was 65, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamblem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamblem 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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