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Hamshar Family History

Hamshar Surname Meaning

see Hampshire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hamshar family from?

You can see how Hamshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamshar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamshar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hamshar families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hamshar's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hamshar families in 1891.
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What did your Hamshar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamshar. 75% of Hamshar 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Hamshar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamshar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hamshar. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hamshar. For the veterans among your Hamshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamshar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hamshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hamshar in 1969 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamshar 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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