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Hamsy Family History

Hamsy 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: Hamby, Hams, Hay, Ham, Halse, Hase, Hamel, Hamer, Hamm, Haas

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Where is the Hamsy family from?

You can see how Hamsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamsy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hamsy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hamsy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hamsy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hamsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamsy 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hamsy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hamsy. For the veterans among your Hamsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamsy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Hamsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hamsy in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamsy 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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