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Hermstad Family History

Hermstad 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: Harstad, Hegstad, Erstad, Homstad, Hjelmstad, Herbst, Hempstead

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Where is the Hermstad family from?

You can see how Hermstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hermstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hermstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hermstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermstad 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 Hermstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hermstad. 60% of Hermstad men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Hermstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hermstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermstad 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hermstad. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hermstad. For the veterans among your Hermstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermstad lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hermstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hermstad in 1959 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermstad 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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