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Hermansen Family History

Hermansen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Herman.

North German: variant of Hermannsen a patronymic from the personal name Hermann.

Compare Hermanson.

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


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Where is the Hermansen family from?

You can see how Hermansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hermansen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hermansen families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hermansen's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hermansen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermansen 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 Hermansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermansen. 17% of Hermansen men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hermansen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermansen were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Hermansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hermansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermansen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermansen. 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 Hermansen. For the veterans among your Hermansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermansen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hermansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hermansen in 1947 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermansen 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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