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Hammacher Family History

Hammacher 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, Amacher, Hammaker, Radmacher, Harlacher, Hutmacher, Hammer

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Where is the Hammacher family from?

You can see how Hammacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hammacher families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hammacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hammacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammacher 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 Hammacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammacher. 24% of Hammacher men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hammacher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammacher were Clerk and Nursing.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Nursing
    40%

What Hammacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Hammacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammacher 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Hammacher. 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 670 military records available for the last name Hammacher. For the veterans among your Hammacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hammacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hammacher in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammacher 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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