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Heriger Family History

Heriger 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: Heringer, Hediger, Berger, Beringer, Herder, Seiger, Heier, Heider

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Where is the Heriger family from?

You can see how Heriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heriger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heriger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Heriger families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Heriger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heriger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heriger 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 Heriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heriger. 100% of Heriger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heriger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Heriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heriger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heriger. 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 17 military records available for the last name Heriger. For the veterans among your Heriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heriger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Heriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heriger in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heriger 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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