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Hamachek Family History

Hamachek 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: Hamacher, Gamache, Amacher, Haack, Hanchey, Machak, Hatcher, Macek

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Where is the Hamachek family from?

You can see how Hamachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamachek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamachek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hamachek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamachek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hamachek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamachek 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 Hamachek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamachek. 30% of Hamachek men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Hamachek women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hamachek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hamachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamachek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hamachek. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hamachek. For the veterans among your Hamachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamachek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hamachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hamachek in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamachek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamachek 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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