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Hergenroder Family History

Hergenroder 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: Hergenrader, Hergenreder, Hergenrother, Hargroder, Harkenrider

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Where is the Hergenroder family from?

You can see how Hergenroder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergenroder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergenroder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hergenroder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergenroder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hergenroder families in 1880.
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What did your Hergenroder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hergenroder. 34% of Hergenroder men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hergenroder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Hergenroder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergenroder 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hergenroder. 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 317 military records available for the last name Hergenroder. For the veterans among your Hergenroder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergenroder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hergenroder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hergenroder in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergenroder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergenroder 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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