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Hammont Family History

Hammont 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: Hammond, Hammons, Hammon, Hammann, Lamont, Hammen, Ammon, Gammon

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Where is the Hammont family from?

You can see how Hammont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hammont families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Hammont families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hammont's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Hammont families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammont. 54% of Hammont men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Mechanic
    16%
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Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Hammont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammont 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hammont. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hammont. For the veterans among your Hammont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hammont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hammont in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2000.

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