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Hamermesh Family History

Hamermesh 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: Hermes, Habermehl, Harmes, Hammes, Hermesch, Hamer, Hammer, Harmer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamermesh 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 16 census records available for the last name Hamermesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamermesh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hamermesh. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Hamermesh. For the veterans among your Hamermesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamermesh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hamermesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hamermesh in 1961 was 34, and 85 in 2003.

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