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Herlein Family History

Herlein 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: Hertlein, Werlein, Berlin, Merlin, Herren, Helin, Serlin, Herling

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Where is the Herlein family from?

You can see how Herlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Herlein families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Herlein's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Herlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlein 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 Herlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlein. 39% of Herlein men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Herlein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herlein were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Herlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlein 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Herlein. 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 188 military records available for the last name Herlein. For the veterans among your Herlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Herlein in 1962 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlein 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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