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Hammant Family History

Hammant Surname Meaning

see Hammond.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hammant family from?

You can see how Hammant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Hammant families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hammant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hammant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammant 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 Hammant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hammant. 34% of Hammant men worked as a Gents Hairdresser and 68% of Hammant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammant were Meat Dealer Manager Heavy and Finisher (gown).

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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 1939

  • Gents Hairdresser
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Meat Dealer Manager Heavy
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Dressmaker
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Finisher (gown)
    5%

What Hammant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hammant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammant 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Hammant. 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 194 military records available for the last name Hammant. For the veterans among your Hammant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammant lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Hammant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hammant in 1987 was 69, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammant 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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