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Hamelsdorf Family History

Hamelsdorf 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: Womelsdorf, Arensdorf, Zielsdorf, Lauersdorf, Mangelsdorf, Alsdorf

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hamelsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelsdorf 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hamelsdorf. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Hamelsdorf. For the veterans among your Hamelsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelsdorf lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Hamelsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hamelsdorf in 2000 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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