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Hammacker Family History

Hammacker 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: Hammaker, Hamacher, Hammack, Haymaker, Amacker, Hatmaker, Hamaker

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Where is the Hammacker family from?

You can see how Hammacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hammacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hammacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hammacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammacker 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 Hammacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammacker. 100% of Hammacker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hammacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Hammacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammacker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hammacker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hammacker. For the veterans among your Hammacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammacker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hammacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hammacker in 1975 was 60, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammacker 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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