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Hamsen Family History

Hamsen 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: Hammen, Hausen, Hasen, Hansen, Hamlen, Harmsen, Hassen, Hamson, Hagen

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Where is the Hamsen family from?

You can see how Hamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hamsen family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamsen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hamsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsen 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 Hamsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamsen. 100% of Hamsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsen 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Hamsen. 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 265 military records available for the last name Hamsen. For the veterans among your Hamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsen lifespan?

Average Hamsen life expectancy in 1996 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsen 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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