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Hammatt Family History

Hammatt Name 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: Hammett, Hammitt, Hammann, Hamlett, Hammack, Hammar, Hammad, Hammans

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Where is the Hammatt family from?

You can see how Hammatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hammatt families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hammatt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hammatt families in 1891.
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What did your Hammatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Porter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hammatt. 100% of Hammatt men worked as a Timber Porter Heavy Worker and 85% of Hammatt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Timber Porter Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hammatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammatt 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hammatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 206 military records available for the last name Hammatt. For the veterans among your Hammatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammatt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hammatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hammatt in 1958 was 40, and 35 in 2004.

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