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Hamin Family History

Hamin 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: Hain, Amin, Hamid, Kamin, Hamlin, Yamin, Hamon, Hagin, Haman, Ramin

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Where is the Hamin family from?

You can see how Hamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hamin family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hamin's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Hamin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamin 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 Hamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamin. 38% of Hamin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hamin women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Hamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamin 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Hamin. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hamin. For the veterans among your Hamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hamin in 1969 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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