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Hamle Family History

Hamle 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: Hale, Harle, Halle, Hamme, Hampe, Hamre, Haile, Hable, Hamler, Hamlen

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Where is the Hamle family from?

You can see how Hamle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hamle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Hamle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hamle families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamle 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 231 census records available for the last name Hamle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamle 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hamle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hamle. For the veterans among your Hamle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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