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Hammon Family History

Hammon Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Ken): variant of Hammond.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hammon family from?

You can see how Hammon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 126 Hammon families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hammon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammon families in 1891.
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What did your Hammon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hammon. 25% of Hammon men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Hammon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammon were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer (retired)
    19%
  • General Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Hammon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Hammon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hammon. For the veterans among your Hammon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hammon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammon in 1947 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammon 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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