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Hamsman Family History

Hamsman 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: Hassman, Hausman, Hansman, Hamman, Hardman, Hausmann, Harman, Hayman

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Where is the Hamsman family from?

You can see how Hamsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hamsman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamsman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hamsman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hamsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hamsman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hamsman. For the veterans among your Hamsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsman lifespan?

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