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Hammerel Family History

Hammerel 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: Hammer, Hammel, Kammerer, Hammell, Hammerly, Hammerle, Hammers, Hamel

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Where is the Hammerel family from?

You can see how Hammerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hammerel families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hammerel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammerel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerel 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 Hammerel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammerel. 34% of Hammerel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hammerel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Hammerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hammerel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hammerel. For the veterans among your Hammerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hammerel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hammerel in 1962 was 79, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammerel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerel 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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