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Herlitze Family History

Herlitze 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: Gerlitz, Hertz, Herling, Herridge, Ferlita, Heritage, Garlitz

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Where is the Herlitze family from?

You can see how Herlitze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlitze family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Herlitze families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlitze's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Herlitze families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlitze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Herlitze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlitze 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Herlitze. 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 27 military records available for the last name Herlitze. For the veterans among your Herlitze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlitze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Herlitze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Herlitze in 1966 was 86, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlitze 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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