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Hammell Family History

Hammell Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Hamill .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hammel, Hamell, Hammill, Hamel, Gammell, Hummell, Cambell, Halsell

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Where is the Hammell family from?

You can see how Hammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Hammell families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hammell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hammell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammell. 19% of Hammell men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hammell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammell were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Typist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammell 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 Hammell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hammell. For the veterans among your Hammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hammell in 1949 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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