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Hermosillo Family History

Hermosillo Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname for a dandy from a diminutive of hermoso ‘finely formed handsome’ (from Latin formosus from forma ‘shape form beauty’).

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


Similar surnames: Carrillo, Perillo, Ursillo, Cerrillo, Morillo, Alamillo, Grillo

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Where is the Hermosillo family from?

You can see how Hermosillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermosillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hermosillo families living in California. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hermosillo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hermosillo families in 1920.
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What did your Hermosillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermosillo. 62% of Hermosillo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hermosillo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermosillo were Butcher and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Orange Picker
    17%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Fruit Cannery
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hermosillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermosillo 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hermosillo. 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 484 military records available for the last name Hermosillo. For the veterans among your Hermosillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermosillo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hermosillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hermosillo in 1951 was 21, and 61 in 2004.

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