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Heroman Family History

Heroman 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: Herdman, Herman, Hersman, Herrman, German, Heron, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Heroman family from?

You can see how Heroman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heroman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heroman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Heroman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heroman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heroman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heroman 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 Heroman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heroman. 31% of Heroman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Heroman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Heroman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heroman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Heroman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Heroman. For the veterans among your Heroman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heroman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heroman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heroman in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heroman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heroman 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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