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Hamly Family History

Hamly 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: Hamby, Hambly, Hamlyn, Hanly, Hamley, Hally, Hay, Ham, Hale, Halley

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Where is the Hamly family from?

You can see how Hamly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hamly families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamly's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hamly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamly 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 Hamly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamly. 100% of Hamly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamly 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Hamly. 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 236 military records available for the last name Hamly. For the veterans among your Hamly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hamly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamly in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamly 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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