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Herme Family History

Herme 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, Herre, Hemme, Herde, Herm, Herms, Helme, Herne, Hare, Herod

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Where is the Herme family from?

You can see how Herme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Herme family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herme's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Herme families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herme. 40% of Herme 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
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What Herme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Herme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herme 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Herme. 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 254 military records available for the last name Herme. For the veterans among your Herme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herme lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Herme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herme in 1953 was 33, and 59 in 2002.

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