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Hammig Family History

Hammig 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: Hamming, Hamm, Hammer, Hamid, Haig, Hemming, Hamlin, Hamme, Hammen

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Where is the Hammig family from?

You can see how Hammig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hammig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hammig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Hammig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hammig. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hammig. For the veterans among your Hammig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hammig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hammig in 1967 was 66, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammig 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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