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Hammersmark Family History

Hammersmark 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: Hammerman, Hammersmith, Hammerstein, Hammerberg, Hundertmark

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Where is the Hammersmark family from?

You can see how Hammersmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammersmark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammersmark family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammersmark's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hammersmark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammersmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammersmark ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hammersmark ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hammersmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammersmark 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hammersmark. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hammersmark. For the veterans among your Hammersmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammersmark lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Hammersmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hammersmark in 1975 was 72, and 84 in 2000.

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