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Hampsmire Family History

Hampsmire Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hampshire, Lampshire, Yamashiro, Passmore, Hammer, Fesmire, Hampson

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Where is the Hampsmire family from?

You can see how Hampsmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampsmire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hampsmire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hampsmire families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hampsmire's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hampsmire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampsmire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hampsmire ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hampsmire ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hampsmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hampsmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampsmire 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 immigration records available for the last name Hampsmire. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hampsmire. For the veterans among your Hampsmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampsmire lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Hampsmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hampsmire in 1945 was 67, and 94 in 2001.

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