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Hamiter Family History

Hamiter Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German hamit heimit ‘enclosure clearing’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant;

also a habitational name for someone from any of several small places called Hamet(en) in Bavaria and Austria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hamiter family from?

You can see how Hamiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hamiter families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hamiter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamiter 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 Hamiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamiter. 31% of Hamiter men worked as a Farming and 34% of Hamiter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamiter were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Hamiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamiter 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hamiter. 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 562 military records available for the last name Hamiter. For the veterans among your Hamiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamiter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hamiter in 1964 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamiter 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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