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Hamele Family History

Hamele 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, Hagele, Hamell, Hample, Hafele, Hale, Camel, Hamer, Harle

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Where is the Hamele family from?

You can see how Hamele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hamele families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hamele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamele 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 Hamele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamele. 31% of Hamele men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hamele women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hamele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Hamele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamele 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hamele. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hamele. For the veterans among your Hamele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hamele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hamele in 1966 was 79, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamele 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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