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Hamlein Family History

Hamlein 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: Hamlin, Hamlen, Hallin, Hammen, Hallen, Havlin, Harlin, Halpin

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Where is the Hamlein family from?

You can see how Hamlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hamlein family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamlein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hamlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlein 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 80 census records available for the last name Hamlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hamlein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hamlein. For the veterans among your Hamlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Hamlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hamlein in 1984 was 67, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlein 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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