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Hammels Family History

Hammels 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: Hammel, Hammes, Hammell, Hammers, Hamel, Hammer, Hummel, Himmel

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Where is the Hammels family from?

You can see how Hammels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hammels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hammels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammels 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 Hammels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammels. 100% of Hammels men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hammels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammels 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hammels. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hammels. For the veterans among your Hammels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hammels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hammels in 1963 was 69, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammels 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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