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Hammersberg Family History

Hammersberg 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, Hammerstein, Hammerbeck, Hammersley, Himmelberg, Kammerer

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Where is the Hammersberg family from?

You can see how Hammersberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammersberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hammersberg family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hammersberg's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hammersberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammersberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammersberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hammersberg. 100% of Hammersberg 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Hammersberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Hammersberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammersberg 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hammersberg. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hammersberg. For the veterans among your Hammersberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammersberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hammersberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hammersberg in 1968 was 71, and 102 in 2004.

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