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Hamshen Family History

Hamshen 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: Hamsher, Ramsden, Hasten, Halphen, Hammen, Haisten, Amsden, Hausen

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Where is the Hamshen family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hamshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamshen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hamshen. 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 Hamshen. For the veterans among your Hamshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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