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Hamlow Family History

Hamlow 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: Harlow, Ramlow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harrow, Hamlin, Hallows

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Where is the Hamlow family from?

You can see how Hamlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hamlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hamlow families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hamlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlow 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 Hamlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamlow. 50% of Hamlow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hamlow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamlow were Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hamlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlow 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hamlow. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hamlow. For the veterans among your Hamlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hamlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hamlow in 1963 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlow 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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