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Herchall Family History

Herchall Surname 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: Birchall, Pershall, Henshall, Marshall, Marchal, Churchill, Marschall

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Where is the Herchall family from?

You can see how Herchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchall family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Herchall families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 6 Herchall families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Herchall's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Herchall families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Herchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herchall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herchall. For the veterans among your Herchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herchall

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