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Origins of the Hamersley surname

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About the Hamersleys

We have a total number of 820 records for people with the last name Hamersley.

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Where do most Hamersleys live?

In 1921, most Hamersleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hamersleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 590 records for the Hamersley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1629.

Who were Hamersleys most likely to marry?

Kanacoses

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Halls

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hamersleys.

What are the most common Hamersley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hamersley family members

Common jobs for Hamersleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hamersleys in 1921
Scholar At Home

4

Tailoress

4

Annuitant

3

House Servant

3

Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Hamersleys in 1921
Coal Miner

8

Bootmaker

6

Currier

4

General Labourer

4

Attorney

3

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