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Hasmer Family History

Hasmer 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: Hamer, Hammer, Hasler, Harmer, Wasmer, Haser, Hanmer, Hasper, Kasmer

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Where is the Hasmer family from?

You can see how Hasmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasmer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hasmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hasmer families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hasmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hasmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hasmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hasmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hasmer. 41% of Hasmer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Hasmer women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hasmer were Operator and Teacher. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Sealer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hasmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasmer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hasmer. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hasmer. For the veterans among your Hasmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hasmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hasmer in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2001.

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