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Hamblin Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Hamlin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hamlin, Hamlen, Hamlyn, Hamblen, Hamling, Amlin, Harlin, Tamblyn

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Where is the Hamblin family from?

You can see how Hamblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamblin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamblin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 84 Hamblin families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hamblin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamblin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamblin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamblin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamblin. 22% of Hamblin men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hamblin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamblin were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Hamblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamblin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamblin. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Hamblin. For the veterans among your Hamblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamblin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hamblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hamblin in 1944 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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