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Hamelen Family History

Hamelen 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: Hamlen, Hamblen, Hamelin, Hamel, Hamlin, Gamelin, Hammen, Hagele

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Where is the Hamelen family from?

You can see how Hamelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamelen families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hamelen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hamelen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hamelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hamelen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hamelen. For the veterans among your Hamelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hamelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hamelen in 1967 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelen 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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