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Hamiliton Family History

Hamiliton 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: Hamilton, Hambleton, Hilton, Halton, Hazelton, Hampton, Milton

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Where is the Hamiliton family from?

You can see how Hamiliton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamiliton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamiliton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hamiliton families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hamiliton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hamiliton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamiliton 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 Hamiliton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamiliton. 32% of Hamiliton men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Hamiliton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamiliton were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Hamiliton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamiliton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamiliton 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Hamiliton. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hamiliton. For the veterans among your Hamiliton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamiliton lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Hamiliton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hamiliton in 1986 was 69, and 22 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamiliton 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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