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Hamff Family History

Hamff 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: Hauff, Haff, Ham, Hamel, Hamer, Hamm, Hoff, Hamid, Haft, Kampf

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Where is the Hamff family from?

You can see how Hamff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hamff families living in Texas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hamff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hamff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamff 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 Hamff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamff. 72% of Hamff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hamff women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hamff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Hamff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hamff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hamff. For the veterans among your Hamff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hamff in 1964 was 86, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamff 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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