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Herlin Family History

Herlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Helin, Serlin, Herling, Perlin, Harlin, Heslin

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Where is the Herlin family from?

You can see how Herlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Herlin families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Herlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlin 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 Herlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlin. 16% of Herlin men worked as a Machinist and 28% of Herlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herlin were Cutter and Clerical.

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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

  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerical
    19%

What Herlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlin 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Herlin. 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 393 military records available for the last name Herlin. For the veterans among your Herlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Herlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herlin in 1943 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlin 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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