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Hamblen Family History

Hamblen Name Meaning

English (Somerset): of Norman origin a variant of Hamblin (see Hamlin ).

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


Similar surnames: Hamblet, Hamlen, Hambley, Hamblin, Hamlin, Hamblett, Hamley, Chambley

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Where is the Hamblen family from?

You can see how Hamblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamblen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamblen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Hamblen families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hamblen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamblen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamblen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamblen. 34% of Hamblen men worked as a Railway Clerk and 85% of Hamblen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamblen were Basket Maker and Wool Shop Partners. .

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Basket Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Wool Shop Partners
    4%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hamblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamblen 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Hamblen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hamblen. For the veterans among your Hamblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamblen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hamblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamblen in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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