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Hermance Family History

Hermance Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hermanns. This is a surname found chiefly in NY.

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


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Where is the Hermance family from?

You can see how Hermance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hermance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hermance families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hermance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hermance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermance 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 Hermance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermance. 20% of Hermance men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hermance women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermance were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Hermance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hermance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermance 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Hermance. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hermance. For the veterans among your Hermance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermance lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hermance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hermance in 1957 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermance 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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