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Hammerle Family History

Hammerle Surname Meaning

South German (also Hämmerle): diminutive of Hammer Compare Haemmerle.

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


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Where is the Hammerle family from?

You can see how Hammerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hammerle families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hammerle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hammerle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammerle. 22% of Hammerle men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hammerle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammerle were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hammerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerle 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Hammerle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hammerle. For the veterans among your Hammerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hammerle in 1959 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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