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Hermon Family History

Hermon Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire): variant of Herman.

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


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Where is the Hermon family from?

You can see how Hermon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hermon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Hermon families living in Berkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hermon's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Hermon families in 1891.
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What did your Hermon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hermon. 28% of Hermon men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Hermon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermon were Horseman On Farm and Biscuit Packer.

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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

  • Gardener
    28%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Biscuit Packer
    2%

What Hermon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hermon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermon. 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 Hermon. For the veterans among your Hermon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hermon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hermon in 1960 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermon 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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