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Hambrough Family History

Hambrough 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: Fambrough, Hembrough, Kimbrough, Malbrough, Yarbrough, Hansbrough

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Where is the Hambrough family from?

You can see how Hambrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hambrough families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hambrough's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hambrough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambrough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Hambrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambrough 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hambrough. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hambrough. For the veterans among your Hambrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambrough lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Hambrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hambrough in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambrough 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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