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Heermann Family History

Heermann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hermann.

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


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Where is the Heermann family from?

You can see how Heermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Heermann families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heermann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heermann 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 Heermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heermann. 54% of Heermann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heermann women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Heermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heermann 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Heermann. 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 812 military records available for the last name Heermann. For the veterans among your Heermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heermann in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heermann 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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