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Hiermer Family History

Hiermer 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, Helmer, Herder, Dermer, Hilmer, Harmer, Herzer, Germer

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Where is the Hiermer family from?

You can see how Hiermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiermer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hiermer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiermer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hiermer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiermer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hiermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hiermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiermer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hiermer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hiermer. For the veterans among your Hiermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiermer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Hiermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hiermer in 1972 was 78, and 57 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiermer 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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