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Hamrin Family History

Hamrin 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: Hamlin, Hamric, Hain, Marin, Amin, Harris, Hankin, Haren, Haskin

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Where is the Hamrin family from?

You can see how Hamrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hamrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hamrin families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hamrin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hamrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Picking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamrin. 31% of Hamrin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hamrin women worked as a Picking. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Picking
    100%
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What Hamrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Hamrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrin 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Hamrin. 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 127 military records available for the last name Hamrin. For the veterans among your Hamrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hamrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hamrin in 1958 was 58, and 95 in 2003.

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