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Herinch Family History

Herinch 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: Hering, Perich, Hersch, Gerich, Hedrich, Hinch, Herink, Erich

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Where is the Herinch family from?

You can see how Herinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herinch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herinch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herinch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herinch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herinch 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 27 census records available for the last name Herinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herinch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Herinch. 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 1 military records available for the last name Herinch. For the veterans among your Herinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herinch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Herinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herinch in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herinch 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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