This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hamlington family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hamlington Family History

Hamlington Surname Meaning

from Hemblington (Norfolk) which is recorded as Hemelingetun in 1086 and Hemelington in 125. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hemele + Old English connective -ing- or the group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

perhaps occasionally from Hemlington (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Hamelinton in 1206 and Hemelington in 125. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hemele + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hamlington family from?

You can see how Hamlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamlington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hamlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hamlington families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hamlington's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hamlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamlington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hamlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamlington. 72% of Hamlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Hamlington | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Hamlington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Hamlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamlington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hamlington

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Hamlington. 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.

View all Hamlington immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Hamlington. For the veterans among your Hamlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hamlington military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hamlington family history

Discover More

What is the average Hamlington lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Hamlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hamlington in 1981 was 75, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamlington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamlington 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hamlington family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial