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Hamlett Family History

Hamlett Surname Meaning

English: from the Norman personal name Hamelet a double diminutive of the ancient Germanic name Haimo (see Hamon).

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


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Where is the Hamlett family from?

You can see how Hamlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 118 Hamlett families living in Cheshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hamlett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hamlett families in 1891.
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What did your Hamlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamlett. 28% of Hamlett men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Hamlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamlett were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Hamlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlett 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 Hamlett. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Hamlett. For the veterans among your Hamlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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