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Hermens Family History

Hermens Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Hermans.

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


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Where is the Hermens family from?

You can see how Hermens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hermens families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hermens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hermens families in 1911.
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What did your Hermens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermens. 60% of Hermens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hermens women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hermens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Hermens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermens 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Hermens. 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 517 military records available for the last name Hermens. For the veterans among your Hermens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hermens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hermens in 1965 was 87, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermens 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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