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Hammecker Family History

Hammecker 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: Hammaker, Habecker, Haecker, Hacker, Hammer, Heidecker, Kammeyer

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Where is the Hammecker family from?

You can see how Hammecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hammecker families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hammecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hammecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hammecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Hammecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hammecker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hammecker. For the veterans among your Hammecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammecker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Hammecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hammecker in 1967 was 84, and 78 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammecker 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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