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Hamling Family History

Hamling Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Hamlin.

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


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Where is the Hamling family from?

You can see how Hamling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Hamling families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hamling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamling 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 Hamling 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 Hamling. 100% of Hamling men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Hamling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

What Hamling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hamling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamling 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Hamling. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hamling. For the veterans among your Hamling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamling lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hamling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamling in 1948 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamling 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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