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Hermanns Family History

Hermanns Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hermann.

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


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Where is the Hermanns family from?

You can see how Hermanns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermanns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hermanns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hermanns families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hermanns's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hermanns families in 1891.
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What did your Hermanns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermanns. 33% of Hermanns men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hermanns women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermanns were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hermanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermanns 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Hermanns. 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 Hermanns. For the veterans among your Hermanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermanns lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hermanns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hermanns in 1964 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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