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Hamme Family History

Hamme Surname Meaning

Flemish (Van Hamme): variant of Ham 2 particularly referring to Hamme a place in East Flanders.

German and English: variant of Hamm.

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


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Where is the Hamme family from?

You can see how Hamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hamme families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hamme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamme families in 1891.
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What did your Hamme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamme. 100% of Hamme 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamme 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Hamme. 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 831 military records available for the last name Hamme. For the veterans among your Hamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamme lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hamme in 1954 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamme 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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