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Herreman Family History

Herreman 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: Herrman, Herriman, Herrema, Herdman, Herrera, Herren, Hegeman, Herman

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Where is the Herreman family from?

You can see how Herreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herreman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Herreman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herreman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Herreman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreman 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 Herreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herreman. 42% of Herreman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herreman women worked as a Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Plasterer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Herreman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreman 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Herreman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Herreman. For the veterans among your Herreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herreman in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herreman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herreman 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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