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Hamersley Name Meaning

English: variant of Hammersley .

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


Similar surnames: Hammersley, Hattersley, Homesley, Wamsley, Tankersley, Haseley

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Where is the Hamersley family from?

You can see how Hamersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamersley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamersley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hamersley families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hamersley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hamersley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamersley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamersley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamersley. 100% of Hamersley 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamersley 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Hamersley. 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 993 military records available for the last name Hamersley. For the veterans among your Hamersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamersley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hamersley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hamersley in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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