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Hamelsmith Family History

Hamelsmith 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: Hammersmith, Helseth, Halseth, Hamelink, Shoesmith, Highsmith

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Where is the Hamelsmith family from?

You can see how Hamelsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelsmith family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hamelsmith families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelsmith's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hamelsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelsmith 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 72 census records available for the last name Hamelsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelsmith 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hamelsmith. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hamelsmith. For the veterans among your Hamelsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelsmith lifespan?

Average Hamelsmith life expectancy in 1977 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelsmith 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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