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Hamell Family History

Hamell Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: variant of Hamill. Probably a variant of Hamel

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hamell family from?

You can see how Hamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Hamell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hamell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hamell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamell 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 Hamell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamell. 50% of Hamell women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Hamell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamell 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Hamell. 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 644 military records available for the last name Hamell. For the veterans among your Hamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hamell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hamell in 1955 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamell 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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