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Hamor Family History

Hamor Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Hamer.

Slovak (Hámor): metonymic occupational name for a smith from hámor ‘smithy forge’

a term of German origin (from Hammer ‘hammer’; see Hammer).

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


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Where is the Hamor family from?

You can see how Hamor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hamor families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hamor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamor families in 1891.
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What did your Hamor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamor. 78% of Hamor 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
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamor 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Hamor. 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 655 military records available for the last name Hamor. For the veterans among your Hamor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamor lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hamor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hamor in 1955 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamor 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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