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Hamd Family History

Hamd 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: Ham, Hard, Hand, Hamm, Hamid, Hald, Hamad, Hamp, Hams, Haid

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Where is the Hamd family from?

You can see how Hamd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Hamd families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hamd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamd 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 Hamd ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Hamd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamd 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hamd. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hamd. For the veterans among your Hamd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamd lifespan?

Average Hamd life expectancy in 1978 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamd 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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