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Hermundsen Family History

Hermundsen 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: Germundson, Hermansen, Amundsen, Berndsen, Berendsen, Hermsen

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Where is the Hermundsen family from?

You can see how Hermundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermundsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hermundsen families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hermundsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hermundsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermundsen 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 Hermundsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hermundsen. 50% of Hermundsen men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hermundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermundsen 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 Hermundsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hermundsen. For the veterans among your Hermundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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