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Hammerstead Family History

Hammerstead 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: Hammerstein, Hammersley, Hammerstrom, Halstead, Hempstead, Harstad

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Where is the Hammerstead family from?

You can see how Hammerstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammerstead family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Hammerstead's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Hammerstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerstead ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hammerstead ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hammerstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerstead 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hammerstead. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hammerstead. For the veterans among your Hammerstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerstead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Hammerstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hammerstead in 1971 was 82, and 88 in 1995.

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