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Hamell Family History

Hamell Name Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: variant of Hamill . Probably a variant of Hamel

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


Similar surnames: Hamel, Hammell, Hazell, Hamill, Hairell, Capell, Hamil, Hamiel

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Where is the Hamell family from?

You can see how Hamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 43 Hamell families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hamell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hamell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hamell. 69% of Hamell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hamell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamell were Farmers Son and Farmers Wife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Farmers Son
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    60%
  • Farmers Wife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamell 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Hamell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Hamell. For the veterans among your Hamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hamell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hamell in 1955 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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