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Hamsley Family History

Hamsley 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: Hemsley, Hansley, Haisley, Hasley, Hambley, Hamley, Wamsley, Hartley

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Where is the Hamsley family from?

You can see how Hamsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Hamsley families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hamsley's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hamsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamsley 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 Hamsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamsley. 100% of Hamsley 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 Hamsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsley 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Hamsley. 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 182 military records available for the last name Hamsley. For the veterans among your Hamsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hamsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamsley in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsley 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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