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Hermanus Family History

Hermanus 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: Hermans, Hermanns, Herman, Hermann, Hermens, Hermance, German, Harman

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Where is the Hermanus family from?

You can see how Hermanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermanus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hermanus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermanus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hermanus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermanus 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 66 census records available for the last name Hermanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermanus 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Hermanus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hermanus. For the veterans among your Hermanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermanus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermanus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermanus

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