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Hampey Family History

Hampey 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: Rampey, Hamper, Hampe, Hampel, Hamley, Sampey, Harvey, Halley, Hanley

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Where is the Hampey family from?

You can see how Hampey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hampey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Hampey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hampey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hampey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampey 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 Hampey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Undertaker and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hampey. 50% of Hampey men worked as an Undertaker and 100% of Hampey women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Undertaker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Hampey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Hampey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hampey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hampey. For the veterans among your Hampey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hampey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hampey in 1965 was 60, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hampey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampey 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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