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Hermiston Family History

Hermiston Surname Meaning

from Hermiston in Lilliesleaf (Roxburghs) Hermiston in Edinburgh (Midlothian) or Herdmanston near Pencaitland (E Lothian).

The place-names derive from Middle English herdman ‘herdsman’ (genitive herdmanes) + ton ‘town, village, settlement’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hermiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hermiston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Hermiston families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hermiston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hermiston families in 1911.
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What did your Hermiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hermiston. 50% of Hermiston 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hermiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermiston 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Hermiston. 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 396 military records available for the last name Hermiston. For the veterans among your Hermiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermiston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hermiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hermiston in 1963 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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