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Heremans Family History

Heremans 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: Hermans, Herdman, Hegeman, Herman, Hermann, Hermens, Hegemann

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Where is the Heremans family from?

You can see how Heremans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heremans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heremans families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Heremans family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Heremans's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Heremans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heremans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Heremans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heremans 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Heremans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heremans. For the veterans among your Heremans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heremans lifespan?

Average Heremans life expectancy in 1970 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heremans 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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