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Hamlan Family History

Hamlan 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: Hamlin, Hamdan, Hamlyn, Hamlen, Harlan, Haman, Hamman, Hanlan, Damian

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Where is the Hamlan family from?

You can see how Hamlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hamlan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hamlan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hamlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hamlan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hamlan. For the veterans among your Hamlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamlan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Hamlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hamlan in 1990 was 85, and 76 in 1997.

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