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Herma Family History

Herma 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: Herman, Herda, Herm, Herms, Lerma, Verma, German, Herod, Helm, Heron

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Where is the Herma family from?

You can see how Herma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Herma families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herma's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Herma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herma 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 Herma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herma. 30% of Herma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herma women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Herma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Herma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herma 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Herma. 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 104 military records available for the last name Herma. For the veterans among your Herma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herma in 1965 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herma 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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