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Hammerbacker Family History

Hammerbacker 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, Hazelbaker, Hammaker, Hammerberg, Overacker, Fazenbaker

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Where is the Hammerbacker family from?

You can see how Hammerbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerbacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerbacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hammerbacker families living in Maryland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hammerbacker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hammerbacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerbacker 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 Hammerbacker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hammerbacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Hammerbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerbacker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hammerbacker. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hammerbacker. For the veterans among your Hammerbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerbacker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hammerbacker in 1968 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammerbacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerbacker 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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