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Hammerbach Family History

Hammerbach 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: Hammerbeck, Harbach, Hemmerich, Hollerbach, Auerbach, Averbach

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Where is the Hammerbach family from?

You can see how Hammerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammerbach family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hammerbach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hammerbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerbach 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 62 census records available for the last name Hammerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerbach 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hammerbach. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hammerbach. For the veterans among your Hammerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Hammerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hammerbach in 1966 was 59, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerbach 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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