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Hamwi Family History

Hamwi 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: Ham, Hawk, Hamel, Hamer, Hamm, Hamid, Hai, Haw, Hari, Lampi

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Where is the Hamwi family from?

You can see how Hamwi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamwi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hamwi families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamwi's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hamwi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamwi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hamwi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamwi 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hamwi. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hamwi. For the veterans among your Hamwi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamwi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hamwi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hamwi in 1962 was 57, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamwi 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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