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Hammarstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Hammarström): ornamental name composed of the elements hammar (either from a placename mostly meaning ‘stony mound’ or a nickname for an artisan from hammare ‘hammer’) + ström ‘river’. Compare Hammerstrom .

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


Similar surnames: Hammerstrom, Hammar, Hammerstein, Branstrom, Malstrom, Haggstrom

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Where is the Hammarstrom family from?

You can see how Hammarstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hammarstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hammarstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hammarstrom families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hammarstrom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hammarstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Hammarstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hammarstrom. 17% of Hammarstrom men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Hammarstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hammarstrom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hammarstrom. 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 335 military records available for the last name Hammarstrom. For the veterans among your Hammarstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hammarstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hammarstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hammarstrom in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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