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Hermandez Family History

Hermandez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

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


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Where is the Hermandez family from?

You can see how Hermandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermandez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hermandez families living in Texas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hermandez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hermandez families in 1880.
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What did your Hermandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermandez. 50% of Hermandez men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hermandez women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermandez were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hermandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermandez 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermandez. 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 695 military records available for the last name Hermandez. For the veterans among your Hermandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermandez lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hermandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hermandez in 1960 was 49, and 46 in 2003.

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