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Hamton Family History

Hamton 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: Hatton, Halton, Hampton, Harton, Haston, Haxton, Hayton, Hanton

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Where is the Hamton family from?

You can see how Hamton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hamton families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hamton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamton 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 Hamton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamton. 100% of Hamton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamton 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Hamton. 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 466 military records available for the last name Hamton. For the veterans among your Hamton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Hamton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hamton in 1969 was 87, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamton 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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