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Hammans Name Meaning

English (Berkshire): apparently a variant of Hammonds . German: genitivized form of Hammann .

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


Similar surnames: Hammons, Ammons, Hagans, Gammons, Harman, Hayman, Hammon, Homans

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Where is the Hammans family from?

You can see how Hammans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hammans family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hammans's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Hammans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammans. 40% of Hammans men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hammans women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammans were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hammans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammans 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Hammans. 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 359 military records available for the last name Hammans. For the veterans among your Hammans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammans lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hammans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hammans in 1952 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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