Origins of the Hermitage surname
About the Hermitages
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Interesting facts about Hermitage
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hermitage surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.
Who were Hermitages most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Hermitage first names?
William
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hermitages
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hermitages in 1921
Laundress
13
Dressmaker
10
Domestic Servant
9
Servant
7
At Home
6
Common male occupations for Hermitages in 1921
General Labourer
19
Cement Labourer
15
Laborer
13
Farm Labourer
10
Painter
9
