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Hamrey Family History

Hamrey 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: Hamre, Hamley, Harvey, Hare, Halley, Carey, Hanley, Hamel, Hamer

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Where is the Hamrey family from?

You can see how Hamrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hamrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hamrey family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamrey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hamrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamrey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hamrey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Hamrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hamrey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hamrey. For the veterans among your Hamrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Hamrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamrey in 1981 was 78, and 39 in 1989.

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