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Hamzay Family History

Hamzay 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, Hambly, Hamdan, Lamay, Hamar, Hammar, Hamad, Hammad, Hannay

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Where is the Hamzay family from?

You can see how Hamzay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamzay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hamzay family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamzay's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hamzay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamzay 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 8 census records available for the last name Hamzay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamzay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hamzay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hamzay. For the veterans among your Hamzay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamzay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Hamzay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hamzay in 1979 was 80, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamzay 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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