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Hambo Family History

Hambo 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: Hamby, Zambo, Shambo, Rambo, Lambo, Ham, Hamel, Hamer, Hamm, Lamb

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Where is the Hambo family from?

You can see how Hambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hambo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hambo families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hambo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hambo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hambo. 100% of Hambo women worked as a School Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Nurse
    100%

What Hambo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Hambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambo 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hambo. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hambo. For the veterans among your Hambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Hambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hambo in 1968 was 83, and 58 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambo 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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