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Hammen Family History

Hammen Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Hamm respectively Hamme.

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


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Where is the Hammen family from?

You can see how Hammen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hammen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hammen family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hammen's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Hammen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hammen 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 Hammen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hammen. 25% of Hammen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hammen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hammen were Salesman and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housemaid
    15%
  • Typist
    10%

What Hammen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hammen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammen 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Hammen. 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 686 military records available for the last name Hammen. For the veterans among your Hammen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hammen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hammen in 1956 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hammen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hammen 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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