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Hamden Family History

Hamden Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Berkshire): habitational name from Hamden in Smarden Kent or from Great or Little Hampden in Buckinghamshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hamden family from?

You can see how Hamden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Hamden families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hamden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hamden families in 1891.
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What did your Hamden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamden. 100% of Hamden 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hamden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamden 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Hamden. 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 248 military records available for the last name Hamden. For the veterans among your Hamden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hamden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hamden in 1965 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamden 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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