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Hamilt Family History

Hamilt 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: Hamill, Hamil, Hamel, Hamilton, Hamid, Hambly, Halt, Hamiel, Havill

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Where is the Hamilt family from?

You can see how Hamilt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamilt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hamilt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hamilt families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hamilt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamilt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamilt 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 Hamilt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamilt. 34% of Hamilt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hamilt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hamilt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Hamilt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamilt 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hamilt. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hamilt. For the veterans among your Hamilt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamilt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hamilt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hamilt in 1963 was 68, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamilt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamilt 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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