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Hermely Family History

Hermely 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: Hermes, Ermel, Harmel, Herfel, Herpel, Herbel, Hermens, Hertel

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Where is the Hermely family from?

You can see how Hermely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hermely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hermely family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermely's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hermely families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hermely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hermely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermely 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hermely. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hermely. For the veterans among your Hermely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermely lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hermely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hermely in 1974 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermely 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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