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Herlofson Family History

Herlofson 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: Elofson, Herson, Herbison, Hermanson, Olofson, Ellefson, Helgeson

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Where is the Herlofson family from?

You can see how Herlofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlofson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlofson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herlofson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlofson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herlofson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Herlofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlofson 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Herlofson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Herlofson. For the veterans among your Herlofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlofson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Herlofson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Herlofson in 1965 was 55, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlofson 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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