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Hammersly Family History

Hammersly 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: Hammersley, Hammerly, Hemmerly, Hammerle, Hammers, Hamersley, Hammer

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Where is the Hammersly family from?

You can see how Hammersly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammersly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammersly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hammersly families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hammersly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hammersly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammersly 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 Hammersly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammersly. 22% of Hammersly men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hammersly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammersly were Agent and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Agent
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hammersly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hammersly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammersly 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hammersly. 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 304 military records available for the last name Hammersly. For the veterans among your Hammersly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammersly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hammersly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hammersly in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammersly 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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