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Hammerstone Family History

Hammerstone 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: Hammerstein, Hammerstrom, Harston, Balderston, Silverstone, Summerton

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Where is the Hammerstone family from?

You can see how Hammerstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammerstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Hammerstone families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hammerstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammerstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerstone 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 Hammerstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hammerstone. 100% of Hammerstone 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hammerstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerstone 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hammerstone. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hammerstone. For the veterans among your Hammerstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerstone lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hammerstone in 1961 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammerstone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammerstone 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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