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Hamlet Family History

Hamlet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hamlett.

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


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Where is the Hamlet family from?

You can see how Hamlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 102 Hamlet families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hamlet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlet 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 Hamlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stonemason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamlet. 28% of Hamlet men worked as a Stonemason and 88% of Hamlet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamlet were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stonemason
    28%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    19%
  • Postman
    19%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Hamlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hamlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamlet. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hamlet. For the veterans among your Hamlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlet lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hamlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hamlet in 1948 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlet 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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