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Heringman Family History

Heringman 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: Springman, Heineman, Herington, Bringman, Heinzman, Herdman

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Where is the Heringman family from?

You can see how Heringman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heringman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heringman families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Heringman families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heringman's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Heringman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heringman 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 48 census records available for the last name Heringman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heringman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Heringman. 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 Heringman. For the veterans among your Heringman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heringman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heringman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heringman in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heringman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heringman 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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