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Hammarlund Family History

Hammarlund 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: Harland, Marland, Hammond, Hammann, Haaland, Haglund, Sammartino

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Where is the Hammarlund family from?

You can see how Hammarlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammarlund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammarlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hammarlund families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammarlund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammarlund families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammarlund 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 Hammarlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammarlund. 34% of Hammarlund men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Hammarlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Hammarlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarlund 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Hammarlund. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hammarlund. For the veterans among your Hammarlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarlund lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Hammarlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hammarlund in 1944 was 46, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammarlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammarlund 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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