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Hammerstein Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places called Hammerstein, from Old High German hamar ‘rock’, ‘crag’ + stein ‘stone’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German Hammer ‘hammer’ + Stein ‘stone’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Himmelstein, Hartenstein, Hartstein, Katzenstein, Winterstein

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Hammerstein Family Origin

Where is the Hammerstein family from?

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You can see how Hammerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerstein families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hammerstein families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hammerstein's in the UK. London had the highest population of Hammerstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hammerstein Family Occupations

What did your Hammerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Hammerstein. 15% of Hammerstein men worked as a Company Director and 34% of Hammerstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammerstein were Manager Of Silk Shop and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Company Director
    15%
  • Company Director (hotel)
    15%
  • Headmaster (jewish School)
    15%
  • Manager Of Silk Shop
    15%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%
  • Nun
    23%
  • Housewife
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hammerstein Historical Records

What Hammerstein family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hammerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 947 immigration records available for the last name Hammerstein. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Hammerstein. For the veterans among your Hammerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hammerstein Life Expectancy

What is the average Hammerstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hammerstein in 1962 was 69, and 102 in 2004.

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