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Hammerstein Family History

Hammerstein Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places called Hammerstein from Old High German hamar ‘rock crag’ + stein ‘stone’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Hammer ‘hammer’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Hammerstein family from?

You can see how Hammerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hammerstein families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hammerstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammerstein families in 1891.
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What did your Hammerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hammerstein. 43% of Hammerstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Nun
    29%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hammerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerstein 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Hammerstein. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hammerstein. For the veterans among your Hammerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hammerstein in 1962 was 69, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammerstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerstein 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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