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Hambaugh Family History

Hambaugh Name 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: Shambaugh, Wambaugh, Harbaugh, Tombaugh, Arbaugh, Carbaugh, Sharbaugh

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Where is the Hambaugh family from?

You can see how Hambaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hambaugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hambaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hambaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambaugh 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 Hambaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hambaugh. 34% of Hambaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hambaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hambaugh were Farmer and House Work. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hambaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambaugh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hambaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Hambaugh. For the veterans among your Hambaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hambaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hambaugh in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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