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Herleman Family History

Herleman 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: Harleman, Heileman, Gerleman, Herdman, Hegeman, Herman, Helman

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Where is the Herleman family from?

You can see how Herleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Herleman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Herleman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Herleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herleman 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 Herleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herleman. 25% of Herleman men worked as a Tool Maker and 100% of Herleman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Herleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Herleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herleman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Herleman. 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 68 military records available for the last name Herleman. For the veterans among your Herleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herleman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Herleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Herleman in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herleman 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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