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Hambler Family History

Hambler 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: Ambler, Hamler, Hambley, Hamblen, Hamblet, Hamer, Kamber, Hammer

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Where is the Hambler family from?

You can see how Hambler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hambler families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hambler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hambler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambler 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 Hambler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hambler. 86% of Hambler 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
    86%
  • Doubler Creeler Cotton
    15%

What Hambler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Hambler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambler 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hambler. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hambler. For the veterans among your Hambler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Hambler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hambler in 1972 was 81, and 75 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hambler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambler 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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