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Hamelly Family History

Hamelly 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: Hamell, Hamel, Hamill, Ramella, Hambly, Haverly, Hammell, Amell

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Where is the Hamelly family from?

You can see how Hamelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamelly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hamelly family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hamelly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hamelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamelly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hamelly. For the veterans among your Hamelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelly lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Hamelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hamelly in 1975 was 84, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelly 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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