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Hammelev Family History

Hammelev 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: Hammel, Hammell, Hammerle, Hamel, Hammer, Hummel, Himmel, Hamme

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Where is the Hammelev family from?

You can see how Hammelev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammelev family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammelev family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammelev's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hammelev families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammelev 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 39 census records available for the last name Hammelev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammelev 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hammelev. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hammelev. For the veterans among your Hammelev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammelev lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2002, in the United States, Hammelev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hammelev in 1940 was 38, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammelev 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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