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Hamre Family History

Hamre Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from numerous farmsteads notably in western Norway named Hamre from the dative case of Old Norse hamarr ‘cliff rock’.

See Hamar.

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


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Where is the Hamre family from?

You can see how Hamre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hamre families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hamre's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hamre families in 1911.
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What did your Hamre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamre. 50% of Hamre 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
    50%
  • Merchant
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hamre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamre 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamre. 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 615 military records available for the last name Hamre. For the veterans among your Hamre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamre lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hamre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamre in 1961 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamre 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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