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Hmilton Family History

Hmilton 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: Hilton, Hamilton, Milton, Hinton, Holton, Halton, Chilton, Wilton

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Where is the Hmilton family from?

You can see how Hmilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hmilton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hmilton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hmilton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hmilton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hmilton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hmilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hmilton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hmilton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hmilton. For the veterans among your Hmilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hmilton lifespan?

Average Hmilton life expectancy in 1962 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hmilton 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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