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Hamstead Family History

Hamstead Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places in England named with Old English hām-stede ‘homestead’ (from Old English hām ‘village homestead’ + stede ‘place’).

For example, Hamstead in the West Midlands and Isle of Wight, Hampstead in London, or Hamstead Marshall and Hampstead Norris in Berkshire.

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


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Where is the Hamstead family from?

You can see how Hamstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Hamstead families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hamstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamstead families in 1891.
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What did your Hamstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamstead. 60% of Hamstead men worked as a Coal Merchant and 100% of Hamstead 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

  • Coal Merchant
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hamstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamstead 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hamstead. 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 266 military records available for the last name Hamstead. For the veterans among your Hamstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamstead lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hamstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamstead in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamstead 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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