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Hergman Family History

Hergman 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: Herdman, Herman, Hegman, Hersman, Bergman, Herrman, German, Hardman

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Where is the Hergman family from?

You can see how Hergman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hergman families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Hergman families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergman's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Hergman families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Hergman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hergman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hergman. For the veterans among your Hergman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergman

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