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Hermanson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Hermansson: patronymic from the personal name Herman . Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Hermansen a cognate of 1 above and of its rare variant Hermannsen which is also North German.

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


Similar surnames: Franson, Goranson, Hemmingson, Herman, Jergenson, Hoganson, Bernson

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Where is the Hermanson family from?

You can see how Hermanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hermanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Hermanson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hermanson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hermanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hermanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hermanson. 48% of Hermanson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hermanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermanson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hermanson. For the veterans among your Hermanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermanson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hermanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hermanson in 1946 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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