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Herichs Family History

Herichs 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: Henrichs, Perich, Hersch, Gerich, Hedrich, Henricks, Leriche

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Where is the Herichs family from?

You can see how Herichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herichs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herichs family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Herichs's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Herichs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Herichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herichs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herichs. 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 5 military records available for the last name Herichs. For the veterans among your Herichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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