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Hamrock Family History

Hamrock Surname Meaning

Irish: MacLysaght describes this as an English toponym known to have been in Ireland since the 16th century;

the surname is very rare in England however.

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


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Where is the Hamrock family from?

You can see how Hamrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hamrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hamrock families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamrock's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hamrock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamrock 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 Hamrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamrock. 34% of Hamrock men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Hamrock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hamrock were Farmer and New Worker.

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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%
  • Coal Loader
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamrock 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Hamrock. 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 325 military records available for the last name Hamrock. For the veterans among your Hamrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamrock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hamrock in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamrock 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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