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Hamlay Family History

Hamlay 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: Hamley, Halley, Hanley, Hawley, Hallam, Harley, Halla, Kallay, Hadley

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Where is the Hamlay family from?

You can see how Hamlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Hamlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hamlay family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamlay's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Hamlay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hamlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hamlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hamlay. For the veterans among your Hamlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamlay

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