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Hergel Family History

Hergel 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: Mergel, Hengel, Hegel, Herfel, Herpel, Herbel, Hertel, Gergel, Herrel

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Where is the Hergel family from?

You can see how Hergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hergel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hergel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergel 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 Hergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hergel. 100% of Hergel 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Hergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hergel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hergel. For the veterans among your Hergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hergel in 1969 was 71, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergel 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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