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Hankammer Family History

Hankammer 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: Hammer, Kammer, Hanauer, Hanmer, Vandamme, Anker, Hacker, Kummer

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Where is the Hankammer family from?

You can see how Hankammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankammer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hankammer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankammer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hankammer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankammer 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 Hankammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankammer. 70% of Hankammer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hankammer women worked as a Sewing.

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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
    70%
  • Mechanic
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Hankammer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Hankammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankammer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hankammer. 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 116 military records available for the last name Hankammer. For the veterans among your Hankammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankammer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hankammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hankammer in 1957 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankammer 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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