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Origins of the Hamly surname

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About the Hamlys

We have a total number of 536 records for people with the last name Hamly.

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Where do most Hamlys live?

In 1921, most Hamlys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hamlys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 346 records for the Hamly surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hamlys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hamlys.

What are the most common Hamly first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hamlys

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

Common Female occupations for Hamlys in 1921
Laundress

3

Charwoman

2

Cotton Weaver

2

Stay Maker

2

Assist

1

Common Male occupations for Hamlys in 1921
Carpenter

7

Farmer

3

Shoemaker

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Baker

2

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