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Hamelet Family History

Hamelet 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: Hamblet, Hamlet, Hamel, Hagele, Hamlett, Hamler, Hamlen, Hamell

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Where is the Hamelet family from?

You can see how Hamelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamelet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hamelet families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hamelet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hamelet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelet 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 Hamelet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Hauling Wood
    100%

What Hamelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hamelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelet 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hamelet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hamelet. For the veterans among your Hamelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Hamelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hamelet in 1976 was 95, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelet 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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