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Hammelton Family History

Hammelton 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: Hambelton, Hazelton, Hamilton, Haselton, Halton, Hampton, Hazleton

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Where is the Hammelton family from?

You can see how Hammelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hammelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hammelton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammelton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammelton 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 Hammelton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Hammelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Hammelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammelton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hammelton. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hammelton. For the veterans among your Hammelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammelton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Hammelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hammelton in 1976 was 77, and 35 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammelton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammelton 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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