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Hamland Family History

Hamland 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: Harland, Haaland, Hadland, Holland, Calland, Marland, Hammond

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Where is the Hamland family from?

You can see how Hamland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hamland family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamland's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hamland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Hamland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamland 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hamland. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hamland. For the veterans among your Hamland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Hamland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hamland in 1965 was 86, and 76 in 1994.

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