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Hampp Family History

Hampp 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: Happ, Hampe, Hamp, Lampp, Ham, Kamp, Hamel, Hamer, Harp, Happe

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Where is the Hampp family from?

You can see how Hampp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hampp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hampp families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hampp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hampp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampp 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 Hampp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hampp. 25% of Hampp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hampp women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tool Maker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hampp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Hampp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampp 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Hampp. 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 800 military records available for the last name Hampp. For the veterans among your Hampp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hampp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hampp in 1965 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hampp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hampp 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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