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Hermal Family History

Hermal 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, German, Harman, Hermes, Herdman, Berman, Hetman, Sherman

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Where is the Hermal family from?

You can see how Hermal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hermal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hermal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hermal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hermal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermal 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hermal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hermal. For the veterans among your Hermal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Hermal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hermal in 1974 was 70, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermal 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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