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Hamersky Family History

Hamersky 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: Kamensky, Hamersley, Mersky, Hamer, Barsky, Zaretsky, Damery

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Where is the Hamersky family from?

You can see how Hamersky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamersky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamersky family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamersky's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamersky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamersky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamersky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hamersky. 60% of Hamersky 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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What Hamersky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Hamersky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamersky 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hamersky. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hamersky. For the veterans among your Hamersky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamersky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hamersky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hamersky in 1957 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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