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Hammang Family History

Hammang 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: Hammann, Hamming, Hammans, Hamman, Harman, Hayman, Hammond, Hemming

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Where is the Hammang family from?

You can see how Hammang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hammang families living in Suffolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hammang's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hammang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammang 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 Hammang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammang. 34% of Hammang men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hammang women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammang were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Hammang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Hammang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammang 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hammang. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hammang. For the veterans among your Hammang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammang lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hammang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hammang in 1961 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammang 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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