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Hermess Family History

Hermess 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: Hermes, Hermens, Harness, Harless, Herres, Wermers, Hemmes, Harmes

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Where is the Hermess family from?

You can see how Hermess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hermess families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hermess's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hermess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermess 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 85 census records available for the last name Hermess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermess 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hermess. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hermess. For the veterans among your Hermess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermess lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Hermess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hermess in 1986 was 94, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermess 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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