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Hamrey Family History

Hamrey 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: Hamre, Hamley, Harvey, Hare, Halley, Carey, Hanley, Hamel, Hamer

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Where is the Hamrey family from?

You can see how Hamrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hamrey family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamrey's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hamrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Hamrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrey 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 Hamrey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hamrey. For the veterans among your Hamrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Hamrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamrey in 1981 was 78, and 39 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamrey 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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