This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herlau family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herlau Family History

Herlau 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: Herlan, Perla, Herman, Herran, Heelan, Herda, Gereau, Bernau, Hernan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herlau family from?

You can see how Herlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herlau family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlau's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Herlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Herlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Herlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Herlau

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Herlau. 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.

View all Herlau immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Herlau. For the veterans among your Herlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herlau military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herlau family history

Discover More

What is the average Herlau lifespan?

Average Herlau life expectancy in 2000 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlau 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herlau family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial