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Hammitt Family History

Hammitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hammett.

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


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Where is the Hammitt family from?

You can see how Hammitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hammitt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hammitt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hammitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammitt 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 Hammitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hammitt. 100% of Hammitt 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Hammitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammitt 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Hammitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hammitt. For the veterans among your Hammitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammitt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hammitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hammitt in 1953 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammitt 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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