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Hamblen Family History

Hamblen Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): of Norman origin a variant of Hamblin (see Hamlin).

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


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Where is the Hamblen family from?

You can see how Hamblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamblen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamblen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hamblen families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hamblen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hamblen families in 1911.
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What did your Hamblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamblen. 100% of Hamblen 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hamblen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hamblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamblen 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Hamblen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hamblen. For the veterans among your Hamblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamblen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hamblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamblen in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamblen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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