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Hermson Family History

Hermson 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: Herson, Hermon, Hermsen, Heron, Person, Merson, Herman, Harmon

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Where is the Hermson family from?

You can see how Hermson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hermson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Hermson families living in Fife. This was about 7% of all the recorded Hermson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hermson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Hermson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermson. 48% of Hermson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hermson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermson were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Hermson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Hermson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermson 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hermson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hermson. For the veterans among your Hermson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermson lifespan?

Average Hermson life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermson 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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