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Hamiltn Family History

Hamiltn 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, Hamill, Hamlin, Hamlyn, Hamlen, Hamblin, Hamblen, Hamelin

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Where is the Hamiltn family from?

You can see how Hamiltn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamiltn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamiltn families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Hamiltn families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hamiltn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hamiltn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hamiltn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamiltn 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 Hamiltn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hamiltn. For the veterans among your Hamiltn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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