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Hamphton Family History

Hamphton 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: Hampton, Haughton, Hamilton, Rampton, Hampson, Lampton, Campton

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Where is the Hamphton family from?

You can see how Hamphton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamphton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamphton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Hamphton families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hamphton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hamphton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hamphton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamphton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamphton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hamphton. For the veterans among your Hamphton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamphton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Hamphton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hamphton in 1985 was 4, and 48 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamphton 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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