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Hambling Family History

Hambling Surname Meaning

see Hamlin.

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


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Where is the Hambling family from?

You can see how Hambling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 138 Hambling families living in Suffolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hambling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hambling families in 1891.
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What did your Hambling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hambling. 10% of Hambling men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hambling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hambling were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hambling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambling 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Hambling. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hambling. For the veterans among your Hambling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hambling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hambling in 1965 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambling 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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