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Hamela Family History

Hamela 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: Hamel, Hamell, Camel, Hamer, Kamel, Hamill, Hazel, Halla, Varela

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Where is the Hamela family from?

You can see how Hamela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamela family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamela families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Hamela families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hamela's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hamela families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamela 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 Hamela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamela. 100% of Hamela men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hamela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hamela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamela 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hamela. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hamela. For the veterans among your Hamela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamela lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Hamela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamela in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamela 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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