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Hammerich Family History

Hammerich 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: Hemmerich, Emmerich, Hammer, Himmelreich, Homrich, Hammerbeck

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Where is the Hammerich family from?

You can see how Hammerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hammerich families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hammerich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hammerich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammerich. 72% of Hammerich men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Owner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hammerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerich 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Hammerich. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hammerich. For the veterans among your Hammerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hammerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hammerich in 1962 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

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