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Hernz Family History

Hernz 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: Hertz, Heinz, Herz, Hern, Herne, Henz, Horn, Hearn, Lenz, Herod

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Where is the Hernz family from?

You can see how Hernz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hernz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hernz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernz 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 180 census records available for the last name Hernz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hernz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hernz. For the veterans among your Hernz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Hernz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hernz in 1962 was 51, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernz 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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