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Hammat Family History

Hammat 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: Hammar, Hammad, Hamman, Hammac, Hamm, Harman, Hayman, Hammer, Hammann

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Where is the Hammat family from?

You can see how Hammat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hammat families living in West Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hammat's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hammat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammat 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 Hammat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammat. 100% of Hammat men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Hammat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Hammat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammat 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hammat. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hammat. For the veterans among your Hammat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hammat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hammat in 1965 was 63, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammat 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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