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Hamson Family History

Hamson Surname Meaning

English (Midlands especially Leicestershire): variant of Hampson.

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


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Where is the Hamson family from?

You can see how Hamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 62 Hamson families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hamson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hamson families in 1911.
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What did your Hamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hamson. 50% of Hamson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hamson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamson were Logger and Student.

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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%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Logger
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Student
    50%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Hamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hamson. For the veterans among your Hamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hamson in 1951 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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