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Hamacher Family History

Hamacher Name Meaning

German (Lower Rhine): occupational name for a harness and collar maker for draught animals Middle Low German hamaker (from Middle Low German hame ‘collar’).

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


Similar surnames: Radmacher, Amacher, Hutmacher, Hamer, Hulcher, Wascher, Schacher

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Where is the Hamacher family from?

You can see how Hamacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hamacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Hamacher families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hamacher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hamacher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamacher. 50% of Hamacher 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%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hamacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamacher 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Hamacher. 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 Hamacher. For the veterans among your Hamacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamacher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hamacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamacher in 1961 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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