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Herpus Family History

Herpus 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: Hermes, Fergus, Herpel, Herres, Heroux, Harcus, Serpas, Corpus, Herms

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Where is the Herpus family from?

You can see how Herpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Herpus families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Herpus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herpus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Herpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herpus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herpus. For the veterans among your Herpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpus lifespan?

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