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Hamming Family History

Hamming Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Old English hamming ‘dweller on a patch of land edged by water or marshland’ from Old English hamm (see Hamm) + the suffix -ing(as) denoting association with a person or place.

Dutch: habitational name from a farm so named for instance in Sleen in the province of Drenthe once belonging to a certain Hamme and his kin (see Hamm).

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


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Where is the Hamming family from?

You can see how Hamming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamming families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Hamming families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hamming's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hamming families in 1891.
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What did your Hamming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamming. 83% of Hamming 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
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamming 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Hamming. 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 271 military records available for the last name Hamming. For the veterans among your Hamming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamming lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hamming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hamming in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamming 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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