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Hammrich Family History

Hammrich 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: Hemmerich, Homrich, Hamrick, Hamric, Haubrich, Handrich, Hambric

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Where is the Hammrich family from?

You can see how Hammrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hammrich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Hammrich families living in South Dakota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hammrich's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Hammrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammrich. 45% of Hammrich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Hammrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammrich 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hammrich. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hammrich. For the veterans among your Hammrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hammrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hammrich in 1964 was 57, and 68 in 2003.

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