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Hermannson Family History

Hermannson 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: Hermanson, Hermansen, Hermanns, Erlandson, Hermann, Hemmingson

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Where is the Hermannson family from?

You can see how Hermannson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermannson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hermannson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Hermannson family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermannson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Hermannson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hermannson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermannson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hermannson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hermannson. For the veterans among your Hermannson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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