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Hermis Family History

Hermis 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, Ermis, Herms, Harris, Hermida, Remis, Herman, Herzig, Ferris

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Where is the Hermis family from?

You can see how Hermis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hermis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Hermis families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hermis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hermis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermis 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 Hermis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hermis. 100% of Hermis men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hermis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hermis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermis 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hermis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hermis. For the veterans among your Hermis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hermis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hermis in 1968 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermis 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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