This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hammall family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hammall Family History

Hammall 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: Hammell, Hammill, Hamill, Hammann, Hammel, Hadsall, Halsall, Hammack

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hammall family from?

You can see how Hammall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Hammall families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammall's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Hammall families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hammall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hammall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hammall

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Hammall. 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.

View all Hammall immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Hammall. For the veterans among your Hammall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hammall military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hammall family history

Discover More

What is the average Hammall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Hammall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hammall in 1967 was 63, and 89 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammall 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hammall family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial