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Hampe Family History

Hampe Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hampo a short form of Haginberht

a compound of hagan hagin ‘enclosure protected place’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Hampe family from?

You can see how Hampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hampe families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hampe's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hampe families in 1891.
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What did your Hampe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hampe. 100% of Hampe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hampe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hampe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hampe. For the veterans among your Hampe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hampe in 1943 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampe 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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