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Hammekin Family History

Hammekin 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: Hammen, Hamelin, Hankin, Mammen, Haskin, Hammer, Hammann, Hamlin

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Where is the Hammekin family from?

You can see how Hammekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammekin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammekin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammekin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hammekin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hammekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammekin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hammekin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hammekin. For the veterans among your Hammekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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