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Hampsten Family History

Hampsten 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: Hampton, Hasten, Hampson, Haisten, Harpster, Dempster, Kampen, Kasten

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Where is the Hampsten family from?

You can see how Hampsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hampsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hampsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Hampsten families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hampsten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hampsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hampsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hampsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hampsten. 32% of Hampsten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hampsten women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hampsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hampsten 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hampsten. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hampsten. For the veterans among your Hampsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hampsten lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hampsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hampsten in 1942 was 30, and 59 in 2004.

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