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Hermany Family History

Hermany 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, Hermann, Germany, Hermans, German, Harman, Herdman, Berman

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Where is the Hermany family from?

You can see how Hermany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hermany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hermany families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hermany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hermany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermany 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 Hermany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermany. 30% of Hermany men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hermany women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermany were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Hermany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hermany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermany 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Hermany. 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 223 military records available for the last name Hermany. For the veterans among your Hermany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hermany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hermany in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermany 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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