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Hermsdorf Family History

Hermsdorf 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: Reisdorf, Bergdorf, Kasdorf, Hartshorn, Herder, Hermida, Horsford

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Where is the Hermsdorf family from?

You can see how Hermsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hermsdorf families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hermsdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hermsdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermsdorf 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 Hermsdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hermsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Hermsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermsdorf 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Hermsdorf. 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 267 military records available for the last name Hermsdorf. For the veterans among your Hermsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermsdorf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hermsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hermsdorf in 1960 was 41, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermsdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermsdorf 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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