Origins of the Herman surname

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    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 26North West 14Isle of ManYorkshire 20East Midlands 21West Midlands 18East 73London 555South East 76South West 45South WalesMid Wales 1West WalesNorth Wales 5Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Hermans lived in london

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    9,200 Herman Travel & migration records
    7,800 Hermans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Herman

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    We have for the Herman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1564.

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    What are the most common Herman first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Hermans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Hermans in 1921

    Tailoress

    42

    Dressmaker

    31

    Laundress

    18

    Servant

    18

    House Servant

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Hermans in 1921

    Tailor

    93

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    74

    Farm Hands

    64

    Tinsmiths

    46

    Agricultural Labourer

    43

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