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Herchl Family History

Herchl 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: Hecht, Horch, Hehl, Ferch, Lerch, Perch, Hersch, Herceg, Berch

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Where is the Herchl family from?

You can see how Herchl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herchl family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herchl's in USA. California had the highest population of Herchl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herchl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Herchl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchl 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Herchl. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herchl. For the veterans among your Herchl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Herchl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Herchl in 1965 was 77, and 43 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchl 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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