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Hambach Family History

Hambach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named. Compare Hanback.

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


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Where is the Hambach family from?

You can see how Hambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hambach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hambach families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hambach's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hambach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hambach 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 Hambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hambach. 34% of Hambach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hambach women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Dentist
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hambach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hambach 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Hambach. 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 481 military records available for the last name Hambach. For the veterans among your Hambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hambach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hambach in 1958 was 23, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hambach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hambach 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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