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Hercliff Family History

Hercliff 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: Shircliff, Elliff, Herling, Antcliff, Cliff, Ratcliff, Sherriff

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Where is the Hercliff family from?

You can see how Hercliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hercliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hercliff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hercliff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hercliff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercliff 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 142 census records available for the last name Hercliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercliff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hercliff. 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 Hercliff. For the veterans among your Hercliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercliff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hercliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hercliff in 1954 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercliff 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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