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Hermis Family History

Hermis Name 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, Ermis, Herms, Harris, Hermida, Remis, Herman, Herzig, Ferris

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Where is the Hermis family from?

You can see how Hermis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hermis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Hermis families living in Texas. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hermis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hermis families in 1880.
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What did your Hermis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hermis. 59% of Hermis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hermis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hermis were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hermis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermis 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hermis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Hermis. For the veterans among your Hermis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hermis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hermis in 1968 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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