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Hamies Family History

Hamies 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: Hamiel, Hames, Hammes, Hayes, James, Hamel, Hamer, Hamill, Hammer

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Where is the Hamies family from?

You can see how Hamies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hamies families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Hamies families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamies's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Hamies families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hamies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamies 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hamies. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hamies. For the veterans among your Hamies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamies lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamies 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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