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Hamra Family History

Hamra Surname Meaning

Jewish: artificial name from Aramaic chamra ‘wine’.

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


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Where is the Hamra family from?

You can see how Hamra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hamra families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hamra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamra 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 Hamra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamra. 24% of Hamra men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hamra women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamra were Laborer and Farming.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Hamra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamra 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Hamra. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hamra. For the veterans among your Hamra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hamra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamra in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamra 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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