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Hammerland Family History

Hammerland 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: Haberland, Hammerman, Haverland, Chamberland, Harland, Handeland

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Where is the Hammerland family from?

You can see how Hammerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammerland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammerland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hammerland families living in California. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hammerland's in USA. California had the highest population of Hammerland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammerland. 100% of Hammerland 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Hammerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammerland 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hammerland. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hammerland. For the veterans among your Hammerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammerland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hammerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hammerland in 1965 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

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