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Hamiel Family History

Hamiel Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish or Scottish Hamil or Hamill.

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


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Where is the Hamiel family from?

You can see how Hamiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Hamiel families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hamiel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hamiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hamiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamiel. 24% of Hamiel men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Hamiel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamiel were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Hamiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamiel 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Hamiel. 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 310 military records available for the last name Hamiel. For the veterans among your Hamiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamiel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hamiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hamiel in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamiel 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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