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Hermanek Family History

Hermanek 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, Beranek, Hermann, Furmanek, Hermansen, Hermance, Hermans

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Where is the Hermanek family from?

You can see how Hermanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermanek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hermanek family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermanek's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Hermanek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermanek 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 Hermanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermanek. 43% of Hermanek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hermanek women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermanek were Salesman and Comptometer Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Comptometer Operator
    23%

What Hermanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Hermanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermanek 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hermanek. 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 209 military records available for the last name Hermanek. For the veterans among your Hermanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermanek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hermanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hermanek in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermanek 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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