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Hammerston Family History

Hammerston 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: Hammerstein, Hammerstrom, Harston, Balderston, Summerton, Lamberton

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Where is the Hammerston family from?

You can see how Hammerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Hammerston families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hammerston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammerston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerston 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 Hammerston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hammerston. 100% of Hammerston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hammerston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Hammerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerston 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hammerston. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hammerston. For the veterans among your Hammerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerston lifespan?

Average Hammerston life expectancy in 1984 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerston 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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