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Hammarberg Family History

Hammarberg 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: Hammerberg, Hammaker, Hamberg, Hammerbeck, Himmelberg, Hammer, Amberg

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Where is the Hammarberg family from?

You can see how Hammarberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammarberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammarberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hammarberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hammarberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hammarberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammarberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammarberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammarberg. 100% of Hammarberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hammarberg women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Hammarberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Hammarberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammarberg. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hammarberg. For the veterans among your Hammarberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hammarberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammarberg in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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