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Hamecher Family History

Hamecher 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, Hatcher, Amacher, Habecker, Hamsher, Hancher, Haecker

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Where is the Hamecher family from?

You can see how Hamecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamecher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hamecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hamecher families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamecher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamecher 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 Hamecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamecher. 100% of Hamecher 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 Hamecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hamecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamecher 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hamecher. 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 Hamecher. For the veterans among your Hamecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamecher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hamecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hamecher in 1967 was 87, and 99 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamecher 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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