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Hamit Family History

Hamit 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: Hamid, Hait, Hamil, Ham, Hain, Hatt, Hart, Amin, Hamel, Hamer

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Where is the Hamit family from?

You can see how Hamit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hamit families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hamit's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hamit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamit 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 Hamit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamit. 100% of Hamit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamit 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Hamit. 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 195 military records available for the last name Hamit. For the veterans among your Hamit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hamit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hamit in 1962 was 80, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamit 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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