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Hamric Name Meaning

Altered form of German Hämmerich or Hemmerich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hamrick, Hemric, Hambric, Hambrick, Hemrich, Hemrick, Hauri, Harig

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Where is the Hamric family from?

You can see how Hamric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamric families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hamric families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hamric's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hamric families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamric surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamric. 25% of Hamric men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hamric women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamric were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamric 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hamric. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 963 military records available for the last name Hamric. For the veterans among your Hamric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamric lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hamric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hamric in 1958 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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