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Hambright Family History

Hambright Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hambrecht .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lambright, Albright, Waybright, Weybright, Himelright, Bright

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Where is the Hambright family from?

You can see how Hambright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hambright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hambright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hambright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hambright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hambright. 26% of Hambright men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hambright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hambright were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hambright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambright 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hambright. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hambright. For the veterans among your Hambright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambright lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hambright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hambright in 1946 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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