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Hambley Family History

Hambley Name Meaning

English: variant of Hambly .

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


Similar surnames: Hamley, Hamblen, Hamblet, Chambley, Hamlen, Hamblett, Hayley, Haisley

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Where is the Hambley family from?

You can see how Hambley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 81 Hambley families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hambley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hambley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hambley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hambley. 37% of Hambley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hambley women worked as a Labourer. .

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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
    37%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Publisher
    8%
  • Bottler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hambley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hambley. 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 932 military records available for the last name Hambley. For the veterans among your Hambley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hambley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hambley in 1953 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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