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Hermeier Family History

Hermeier 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: Bergmeier, Harmeyer, Obermeier, Neumeier, Homeier, Vermeer, Wehmeier

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Where is the Hermeier family from?

You can see how Hermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hermeier families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hermeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hermeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermeier 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 Hermeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hermeier. 100% of Hermeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hermeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Hermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermeier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hermeier. 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 Hermeier. For the veterans among your Hermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermeier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Hermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hermeier in 1970 was 72, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermeier 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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