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Hjermstad Family History

Hjermstad 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: Hjelmstad, Fjerstad, Harstad, Jorstad, Hegstad, Erstad, Homstad

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Where is the Hjermstad family from?

You can see how Hjermstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjermstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjermstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Hjermstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjermstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hjermstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjermstad 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 Hjermstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hjermstad. 58% of Hjermstad men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hjermstad women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hjermstad were Owner 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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Hjermstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Hjermstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjermstad 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hjermstad. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hjermstad. For the veterans among your Hjermstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjermstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hjermstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hjermstad in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjermstad 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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