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Hamdley Family History

Hamdley 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: Hadley, Handley, Hambley, Hamley, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Hawley

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Where is the Hamdley family from?

You can see how Hamdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamdley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamdley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hamdley families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hamdley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamdley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hamdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamdley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hamdley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hamdley. For the veterans among your Hamdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamdley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamdley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamdley

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