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Hamman Family History

Hamman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hammann. English: variant of Hammond.

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


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Where is the Hamman family from?

You can see how Hamman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Hamman families living in Cheshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hamman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hamman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamman 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 Hamman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamman. 74% of Hamman 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
    74%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

What Hamman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hamman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hamman. For the veterans among your Hamman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hamman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamman in 1944 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamman 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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