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Hermosilla Family History

Hermosilla 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: Hermosillo, Hermida, Heartsill, Hemphill, Merolla, Derosia, Carosella

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Where is the Hermosilla family from?

You can see how Hermosilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermosilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermosilla families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hermosilla families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermosilla's in USA. California had the highest population of Hermosilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermosilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hermosilla ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hermosilla ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Hermosilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermosilla 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Hermosilla. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hermosilla. For the veterans among your Hermosilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermosilla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hermosilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hermosilla in 1967 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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