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Hammit Family History

Hammit 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: Zammit, Hammitt, Hamm, Hammer, Hamid, Hamlin, Hamme, Hammen, Hammel

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Where is the Hammit family from?

You can see how Hammit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hammit families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hammit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hammit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammit 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 Hammit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammit. 47% of Hammit men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hammit women worked as a Farm Help. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammit were Labor and Public Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    47%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    60%
  • Public Teacher
    40%

What Hammit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hammit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammit 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hammit. 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 268 military records available for the last name Hammit. For the veterans among your Hammit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammit lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hammit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammit in 1958 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammit 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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