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Origins of the Hermann surname

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    In 1921, most Hermanns lived in london

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    2,700 Hermann Travel & migration records
    1,000 Hermanns found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hermann

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    What are the most common Hermann first names?

    John

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    Anna

    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Hermanns

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

    Common female occupations for Hermanns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    Cook Domestic

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    Tailoress

    5

    Child

    4

    Common male occupations for Hermanns in 1921

    Tailor

    12

    Baker

    11

    Farm Hands

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Bauer

    8

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