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Hammeren Family History

Hammeren 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: Hammer, Hammen, Kammerer, Hammerman, Hammerly, Hammerle, Hammers

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Where is the Hammeren family from?

You can see how Hammeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammeren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hammeren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hammeren family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammeren's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hammeren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammeren 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 Hammeren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammeren. 75% of Hammeren men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Hammeren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Hammeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammeren 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hammeren. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hammeren. For the veterans among your Hammeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammeren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Hammeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammeren in 1959 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammeren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammeren 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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