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Hamright Family History

Hamright 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: Hambright, Canright, Haight, Akright, Lambright, Wright, Bright

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Where is the Hamright family from?

You can see how Hamright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hamright families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hamright's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hamright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamright ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Hamright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamright 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hamright. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hamright. For the veterans among your Hamright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamright lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hamright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamright in 1968 was 67, and 68 in 1998.

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