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Gunhammer Family History

Gunhammer 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: Hammer, Grammer, Derhammer, Goldhammer, Goldammer, Gummer, Burkhammer

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Where is the Gunhammer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunhammer 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 Gunhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunhammer. 100% of Gunhammer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Gunhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunhammer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gunhammer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Gunhammer. For the veterans among your Gunhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunhammer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gunhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gunhammer in 1958 was 58, and 23 in 2002.

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