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Hamister Family History

Hamister 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: Hamiter, Hameister, Haisten, Amster, Lamaster, Mister, Phemister

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Where is the Hamister family from?

You can see how Hamister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hamister families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamister ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hamister ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Hamister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamister 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hamister. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hamister. For the veterans among your Hamister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamister lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hamister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hamister in 1967 was 83, and 66 in 1999.

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