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Heruman Family History

Heruman 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, Heuman, German, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Heruman family from?

You can see how Heruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heruman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heruman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heruman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heruman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heruman 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 11 census records available for the last name Heruman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heruman 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 immigration records available for the last name Heruman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heruman. For the veterans among your Heruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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