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Hamack Family History

Hamack Surname 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: Haack, Hammack, Hack, Mack, Womack, Baack, Cammack, Damask, Radack

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Where is the Hamack family from?

You can see how Hamack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hamack families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hamack's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hamack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hamack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamack. 55% of Hamack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hamack women worked as a House Work.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Hamack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Hamack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamack 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hamack. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hamack. For the veterans among your Hamack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamack lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hamack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hamack in 1947 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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