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Hamley Family History

Hamley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hambly.

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


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Where is the Hamley family from?

You can see how Hamley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Hamley families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hamley's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hamley families in 1891.
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What did your Hamley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamley. 18% of Hamley men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Hamley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamley were Teacher and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Crane Driver
    12%
  • Police Constable
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Hamley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hamley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamley 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 Hamley. 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 Hamley. For the veterans among your Hamley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hamley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamley in 1957 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamley 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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