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Hamthorn Family History

Hamthorn 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: Hathorn, Hawthorn, Hanthorn, Hawthorne, Hartshorn, Amthor, Hathorne

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Where is the Hamthorn family from?

You can see how Hamthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamthorn family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Hamthorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Hamthorn family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamthorn's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Hamthorn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hamthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamthorn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hamthorn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hamthorn. For the veterans among your Hamthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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