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Hammarstedt Family History

Hammarstedt 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, Hammarstrom, Wallerstedt, Halberstadt, Hammersley

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hammarstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarstedt 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hammarstedt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hammarstedt. For the veterans among your Hammarstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarstedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hammarstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hammarstedt in 1964 was 84, and 96 in 2003.

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