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Herrmann Name Meaning

German: variant of Hermann .

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


Similar surnames: Herrman, Heermann, Heymann, Behrmann, Hoermann, Bermann, Germann

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Where is the Herrmann family from?

You can see how Herrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Herrmann families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herrmann's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Herrmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrmann 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 Herrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrmann. 13% of Herrmann men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Herrmann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrmann were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Herrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrmann 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Herrmann. 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 43,000 military records available for the last name Herrmann. For the veterans among your Herrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrmann lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Herrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herrmann in 1943 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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