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Hammerbacher Family History

Hammerbacher 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: Mohrbacher, Hamacher, Radermacher, Hammerberg, Hammerbeck, Harlacher

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Where is the Hammerbacher family from?

You can see how Hammerbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Hammerbacher families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hammerbacher's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hammerbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammerbacher. 60% of Hammerbacher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hammerbacher women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammerbacher were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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What Hammerbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Hammerbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerbacher 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hammerbacher. 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 434 military records available for the last name Hammerbacher. For the veterans among your Hammerbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerbacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hammerbacher in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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