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Hammersland Family History

Hammersland Surname 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: Haberland, Hammersley, Hammerman, Haverland, Chamberland, Harland

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Where is the Hammersland family from?

You can see how Hammersland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammersland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammersland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hammersland family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammersland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hammersland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammersland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hammersland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammersland 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hammersland. 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 military records available for the last name Hammersland. For the veterans among your Hammersland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammersland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Hammersland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hammersland in 1970 was 65, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammersland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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