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Herlis Family History

Herlis 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: Perlis, Berlin, Melis, Harris, Hermes, Merlin, Helin, Serlin, Mellis

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Where is the Herlis family from?

You can see how Herlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herlis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herlis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Herlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Herlis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Herlis. For the veterans among your Herlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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