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Hamwey Family History

Hamwey 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: Hamley, Harvey, Halley, Hanley, Hamel, Hamer, Hawley, Harley, Hammer

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Where is the Hamwey family from?

You can see how Hamwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamwey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamwey family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hamwey's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Hamwey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamwey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamwey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamwey. 60% of Hamwey men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Washman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hamwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamwey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hamwey. 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 111 military records available for the last name Hamwey. For the veterans among your Hamwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamwey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamwey in 1964 was 85, and 63 in 2004.

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