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Herrman Family History

Herrman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Herrmann .

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


Similar surnames: Herrmann, Herman, Hersman, Heyrman, German, Harman, Bergman, Heckman

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Where is the Herrman family from?

You can see how Herrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Herrman families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Herrman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herrman. 100% of Herrman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Herrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Herrman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Herrman. For the veterans among your Herrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Herrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herrman in 1944 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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