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Aurnhammer Family History

Aurnhammer 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: Burkhammer, Derhammer, Burnham, Hammer, Brammer, Turnham, Kornhauser

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Where is the Aurnhammer family from?

You can see how Aurnhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aurnhammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aurnhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aurnhammer families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Aurnhammer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Aurnhammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aurnhammer 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 Aurnhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aurnhammer. 50% of Aurnhammer men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Aurnhammer women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Aurnhammer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Aurnhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aurnhammer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Aurnhammer. 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 268 military records available for the last name Aurnhammer. For the veterans among your Aurnhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aurnhammer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Aurnhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aurnhammer in 1965 was 89, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aurnhammer 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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