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Hamaker Family History

Hamaker Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a harness and collar maker for horses and other (draught) animals possibly also a saddle maker from a compound of haam ‘stable gear, saddlery, collar’ and maker, an agent noun from maken ‘to make’.

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


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Where is the Hamaker family from?

You can see how Hamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hamaker families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hamaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamaker families in 1891.
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What did your Hamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamaker. 26% of Hamaker men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hamaker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamaker were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamaker 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Hamaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hamaker. For the veterans among your Hamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamaker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hamaker in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamaker 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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