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Hamrich Family History

Hamrich 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: Homrich, Hamrick, Hamric, Hemrich, Laurich, Barich, Harsch, Habich

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Where is the Hamrich family from?

You can see how Hamrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hamrich family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamrich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamrich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrich 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 Hamrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamrich. 29% of Hamrich men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hamrich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamrich were Clerk 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrich 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hamrich. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hamrich. For the veterans among your Hamrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hamrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hamrich in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2000.

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