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Herrem Family History

Herrem 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: Herre, Herren, Herres, Herrel, Herrema, Hermes, Herder, Terres

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Where is the Herrem family from?

You can see how Herrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herrem families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Herrem family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herrem's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Herrem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herrem. 34% of Herrem men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Herrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrem 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Herrem. 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 31 military records available for the last name Herrem. For the veterans among your Herrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Herrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herrem in 1963 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

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