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Herlaska Family History

Herlaska 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: Laska, Kraska, Hiraoka, Haluska, Hruska, Trzaska, Berlanga, Hlavka

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Where is the Herlaska family from?

You can see how Herlaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlaska family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Herlaska families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlaska's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herlaska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlaska 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 7 census records available for the last name Herlaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlaska 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herlaska. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herlaska. For the veterans among your Herlaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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