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Hamerton Family History

Hamerton Surname Meaning

see Hammerton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hamerton family from?

You can see how Hamerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hamerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Hamerton families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hamerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamerton 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 Hamerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamerton. 25% of Hamerton men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Hamerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamerton were Rubber Planter Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Structural Engineer H W
    25%
  • Bobbin Maker
    25%
  • Rubber Planter Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Home Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Hamerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hamerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamerton 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Hamerton. 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 243 military records available for the last name Hamerton. For the veterans among your Hamerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamerton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hamerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hamerton in 1967 was 93, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamerton 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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