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Hammerlund Family History

Hammerlund 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: Haberland, Satterlund, Hammerman, Hemmerling, Haverland, Chamberland

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Where is the Hammerlund family from?

You can see how Hammerlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerlund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hammerlund families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammerlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hammerlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammerlund. 42% of Hammerlund 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Hammerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerlund 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Hammerlund. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hammerlund. For the veterans among your Hammerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerlund lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hammerlund in 1952 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

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