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Hermstein Family History

Hermstein 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: Herstein, Bernstein, Hartstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Hornstein

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Where is the Hermstein family from?

You can see how Hermstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hermstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hermstein families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hermstein's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hermstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hermstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hermstein. 100% of Hermstein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Hermstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermstein 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hermstein. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hermstein. For the veterans among your Hermstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hermstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hermstein in 1967 was 94, and 82 in 2002.

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