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Hamster Family History

Hamster 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, Amster, Hamsher, Master, Hamer, Easter, Halter, Hammer

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Where is the Hamster family from?

You can see how Hamster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Hamster families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hamster's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hamster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamster. 100% of Hamster men 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%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Hamster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamster 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hamster. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hamster. For the veterans among your Hamster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hamster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hamster in 1968 was 93, and 89 in 2003.

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