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Herem Family History

Herem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Herek, Herm, Hare, Herod, Helm, Heron, Hertz, Haren, Hees, Hermes

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Where is the Herem family from?

You can see how Herem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Herem families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herem's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Herem families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herem 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 Herem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herem. 43% of Herem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herem women worked as a Canner.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canner
    100%

What Herem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Herem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herem 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Herem. 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 62 military records available for the last name Herem. For the veterans among your Herem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herem in 1961 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herem 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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