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Herchenreder Family History

Herchenreder 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: Hergenreder, Hergenrader, Harkenrider, Eckenrode, Heidbreder

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Where is the Herchenreder family from?

You can see how Herchenreder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchenreder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herchenreder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Herchenreder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herchenreder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herchenreder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herchenreder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herchenreder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herchenreder. 60% of Herchenreder men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Herchenreder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Herchenreder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchenreder 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herchenreder. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herchenreder. For the veterans among your Herchenreder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchenreder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Herchenreder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herchenreder in 1966 was 72, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchenreder 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.

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