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Hamshan Family History

Hamshan 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: Hasan, Hassan, Hassman, Ramshaw, Hamdan, Hanahan, Hanshaw, Harshaw

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Where is the Hamshan family from?

You can see how Hamshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamshan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hamshan families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamshan's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hamshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hamshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamshan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hamshan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hamshan. For the veterans among your Hamshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamshan 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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