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Hamwee Family History

Hamwee 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: Hamel, Hamer, Hammer, Hamper, Hamme, Hammen, Hamner, Hammel, Hampe

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Where is the Hamwee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamwee 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 Hamwee ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamwee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hamwee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamwee 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hamwee. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hamwee. For the veterans among your Hamwee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamwee lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Hamwee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hamwee in 1975 was 75, and 53 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamwee 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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