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Hammans Family History

Hammans Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire): apparently a variant of Hammonds. German: genitivized form of Hammann.

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


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Where is the Hammans family from?

You can see how Hammans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hammans families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hammans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammans families in 1891.
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What did your Hammans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hammans. 100% of Hammans men worked as a Master Baker Retired and 87% of Hammans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Baker Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hammans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammans 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Hammans. 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 359 military records available for the last name Hammans. For the veterans among your Hammans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammans lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hammans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hammans in 1952 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammans 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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