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Hammar Family History

Hammar Surname Meaning

Swedish is a habitational name derived from a placename that includes the element hammar, which predominantly means ‘stony mound’.

Additionally, it serves as a nickname for an artisan associated with the term hammare, which translates to ‘hammer’.

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


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You can see how Hammar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hammar families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hammar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hammar families in 1911.
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What did your Hammar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hammar. 50% of Hammar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hammar. For the veterans among your Hammar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hammar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hammar in 1954 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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