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Hamkins Family History

Hamkins 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: Hawkins, Harkins, Haskins, Lamkins, Hankins, Hankin, Haskin, Hopkins

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Where is the Hamkins family from?

You can see how Hamkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hamkins families living in Dorset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hamkins's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hamkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamkins 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 Hamkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamkins. 100% of Hamkins 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamkins 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Hamkins. 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 168 military records available for the last name Hamkins. For the veterans among your Hamkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Hamkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hamkins in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamkins 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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