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Origins of the Hammer surname

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About the Hammers

We have a total number of 6310 records for people with the last name Hammer.

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Where do most Hammers live?

In 1921, most Hammers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hammers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,300 records for the Hammer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1780.

Who were Hammers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hammers.

What are the most common Hammer first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hammer family members

Common jobs for Hammers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hammers in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Domestic Servant

12

Laundress

10

Housekeeper

9

Living On Own Means

9

Common Male occupations for Hammers in 1921
Farm Hands

38

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

35

General Farmers

29

Tinsmiths

24

Clerks

20

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