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Hammon Family History

Hammon Name Meaning

English (Middlesex and Ken): variant of Hammond .

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


Similar surnames: Ammon, Hamon, Hammons, Sammon, Harmon, Hamson, Lammon, Hamlin, Lamon

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Where is the Hammon family from?

You can see how Hammon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Hammon families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hammon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hammon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hammon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hammon. 55% of Hammon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Vendeur
    19%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Hammon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hammon. For the veterans among your Hammon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hammon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hammon in 1947 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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