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Hamsher Family History

Hamsher Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Hampshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hamsher family from?

You can see how Hamsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Hamsher families living in Worcestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hamsher's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hamsher families in 1891.
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What did your Hamsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamsher. 100% of Hamsher men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Hamsher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsher 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hamsher. 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 560 military records available for the last name Hamsher. For the veterans among your Hamsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hamsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hamsher in 1945 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsher 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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