Origins of the Hamel surname
About the Hamels
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Interesting facts about Hamel
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hamel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Hamel first names?
Joseph
John
Mary
Marie
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Common jobs for Hamels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hamels in 1921
None
10
Living On Own Means
7
Dressmaker
6
Domestic Servant
5
Fund Holder
5
Common male occupations for Hamels in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
18
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
11
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
10
Clerks
9
Farm Hands
8
