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Hammett Family History

Hammett Name Meaning

English (southwestern England especialy Devon): from the Middle English personal name Hamet a pet form of ancient Germanic Hamo (see Hammond ).

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


Similar surnames: Hamlett, Haskett, Hallett, Hackett, Emmett, Hammen, Hassett, Haylett

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Where is the Hammett family from?

You can see how Hammett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 85 Hammett families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hammett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hammett families in 1911.
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What did your Hammett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hammett. 32% of Hammett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hammett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammett were Bookkeeper 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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Hammett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Hammett. For the veterans among your Hammett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hammett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hammett in 1951 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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