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Hermison Family History

Hermison 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: Harmison, Herbison, Nerison, Emison, Harbison, Herson, Hermon

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Where is the Hermison family from?

You can see how Hermison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hermison family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hermison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermison 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 Hermison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermison. 100% of Hermison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hermison women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Hermison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hermison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hermison. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hermison. For the veterans among your Hermison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hermison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hermison in 1970 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hermison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hermison 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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