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Hamersly Family History

Hamersly 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: Hamersley, Haverly, Hammersley, Haessly, Hammerly, Hamel, Hamer

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Where is the Hamersly family from?

You can see how Hamersly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamersly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamersly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hamersly families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hamersly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hamersly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamersly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hamersly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamersly. 37% of Hamersly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hamersly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamersly were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamersly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamersly 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hamersly. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hamersly. For the veterans among your Hamersly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamersly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hamersly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamersly in 1965 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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