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Hamu Family History

Hamu 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: Ham, Hamm, Hau, Hamp, Hams, Han, Hata, Hay, Hu, Ram

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Where is the Hamu family from?

You can see how Hamu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hamu family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamu's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hamu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamu. 100% of Hamu men worked as a Grocer. .

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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

  • Grocer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hamu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamu 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hamu. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hamu. For the veterans among your Hamu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hamu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hamu in 1969 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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