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Hamann Family History

Hamann Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Hannemann. shortened form of Hammann 3 and This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) Denmark and the Netherlands.

Compare Aman 1 and Haman.

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


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Where is the Hamann family from?

You can see how Hamann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hamann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hamann families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hamann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamann families in 1891.
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What did your Hamann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamann. 67% of Hamann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Painter (artist)
    34%

What Hamann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Hamann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamann 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamann. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Hamann. For the veterans among your Hamann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hamann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hamann in 1944 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamann 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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