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Hammarskjold Family History

Hammarskjold 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: Hammarstrom, Hammerstrom, Harold, Hammond, Tammaro, Hammerstein

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Where is the Hammarskjold family from?

You can see how Hammarskjold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammarskjold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammarskjold family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammarskjold's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hammarskjold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammarskjold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hammarskjold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarskjold 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hammarskjold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hammarskjold. For the veterans among your Hammarskjold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarskjold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Hammarskjold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hammarskjold in 1965 was 76, and 61 in 1979.

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