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Hamstedt Family History

Hamstedt 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: Hastert, Bramstedt, Halsted, Hustedt, Halstead, Hassett, Hasten

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Where is the Hamstedt family from?

You can see how Hamstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamstedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamstedt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hamstedt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamstedt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamstedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamstedt 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 Hamstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamstedt. 100% of Hamstedt women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hamstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hamstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamstedt 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hamstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hamstedt. For the veterans among your Hamstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamstedt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Hamstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hamstedt in 1974 was 69, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamstedt 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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