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Hermans Family History

Hermans Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Herman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hermans family from?

You can see how Hermans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hermans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Hermans families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hermans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hermans families in 1891.
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What did your Hermans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hermans. 100% of Hermans men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 100% of Hermans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hermans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hermans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermans 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hermans. For the veterans among your Hermans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermans lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hermans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hermans in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermans 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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