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Hammarskold Family History

Hammarskold 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, Harold, Hammond, Tammaro, Hammerstein, Sammarco

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Where is the Hammarskold family from?

You can see how Hammarskold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammarskold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hammarskold families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammarskold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hammarskold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammarskold 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 31 census records available for the last name Hammarskold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarskold 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hammarskold. 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 Hammarskold. For the veterans among your Hammarskold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarskold lifespan?

Average Hammarskold life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammarskold 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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