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Hammerschmid Family History

Hammerschmid 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: Hammerschmidt, Hammerstein, Zimmerschied, Manderscheid, Walterscheid

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Where is the Hammerschmid family from?

You can see how Hammerschmid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerschmid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Hammerschmid families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hammerschmid's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hammerschmid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerschmid 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 Hammerschmid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammerschmid. 100% of Hammerschmid 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
    100%

What Hammerschmid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Hammerschmid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerschmid 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Hammerschmid. 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 352 military records available for the last name Hammerschmid. For the veterans among your Hammerschmid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerschmid lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerschmid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammerschmid in 1955 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerschmid 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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