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Herpen Family History

Herpen 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: Herren, Herpel, Hempen, Herpin, Heron, Heiden, Harben, Harden, Haren

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Where is the Herpen family from?

You can see how Herpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Herpen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herpen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpen 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 189 census records available for the last name Herpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpen 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Herpen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Herpen. For the veterans among your Herpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Herpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Herpen in 1974 was 72, and 59 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpen 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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