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Hermesch Family History

Hermesch Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Hermes.

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


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Where is the Hermesch family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermesch. 100% of Hermesch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hermesch women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hermesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Hermesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermesch 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hermesch. 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 119 military records available for the last name Hermesch. For the veterans among your Hermesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermesch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hermesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hermesch in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermesch 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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