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Herms Family History

Herms Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Hermes.

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


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Where is the Herms family from?

You can see how Herms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herms families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herms's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Herms families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herms 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 Herms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herms. 37% of Herms men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Herms women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herms were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Own Home
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Herms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herms 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Herms. 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 866 military records available for the last name Herms. For the veterans among your Herms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herms in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herms 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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