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Hamo Family History

Hamo 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: Ham, Hamm, Haro, Hao, Ramo, Mamo, Amo, Hamon, Hano, Hamp

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Where is the Hamo family from?

You can see how Hamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hamo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hamo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hamo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamo 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hamo. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hamo. For the veterans among your Hamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hamo in 1957 was 62, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamo 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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