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Herlocker Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Horlacher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hurlocker, Crocker, Gerlock, Brucker, Helzer, Hilfiker, Rucker

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Where is the Herlocker family from?

You can see how Herlocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlocker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herlocker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlocker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herlocker families in 1911.
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What did your Herlocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlocker. 36% of Herlocker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herlocker women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlocker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Herlocker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Herlocker. For the veterans among your Herlocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlocker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herlocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herlocker in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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