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Hampleton Family History

Hampleton 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: Hambleton, Hampton, Hamilton, Hazleton, Templeton, Appleton, Halton

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Where is the Hampleton family from?

You can see how Hampleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampleton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hampleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Hampleton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hampleton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hampleton families in 1871.
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What did your Hampleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hampleton. 67% of Hampleton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hampleton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hampleton were Farmer and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Hampleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Hampleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampleton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hampleton. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hampleton. For the veterans among your Hampleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampleton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hampleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hampleton in 1973 was 46, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampleton 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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