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Hamdy Family History

Hamdy 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: Hardy, Hamby, Handy, Hamady, Hady, Hay, Ham, Hard, Hand, Hamel

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Where is the Hamdy family from?

You can see how Hamdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamdy families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hamdy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamdy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamdy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamdy. 100% of Hamdy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hamdy women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hamdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamdy 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Hamdy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hamdy. For the veterans among your Hamdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamdy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hamdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hamdy in 1966 was 81, and 32 in 2001.

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