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Hampley Family History

Hampley 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: Lampley, Rampley, Hample, Hambley, Hamley, Sampley, Hartley, Halley

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Where is the Hampley family from?

You can see how Hampley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hampley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hampley family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Hampley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hampley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Hampley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hampley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hampley. For the veterans among your Hampley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampley 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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