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Hammerly Family History

Hammerly Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hammerle.

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


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Where is the Hammerly family from?

You can see how Hammerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammerly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hammerly families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hammerly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hammerly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerly 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 Hammerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammerly. 18% of Hammerly men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hammerly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammerly were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hammerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerly 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hammerly. 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 579 military records available for the last name Hammerly. For the veterans among your Hammerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammerly in 1961 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerly 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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