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Hammell Family History

Hammell Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Hamill.

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


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Where is the Hammell family from?

You can see how Hammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Hammell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hammell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hammell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammell 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 Hammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hammell. 34% of Hammell men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Hammell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammell were Butcher (master) and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Butcher (master)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

What Hammell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hammell. For the veterans among your Hammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hammell in 1949 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammell 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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