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Herta Family History

Herta 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, Berta, Horta, Huerta, Herda, Hurta, Merta, Hert, Certa, Hata

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Where is the Herta family from?

You can see how Herta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Herta families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Herta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herta. 67% of Herta men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Herta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Herta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herta 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Herta. 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 32 military records available for the last name Herta. For the veterans among your Herta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Herta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herta in 1960 was 56, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herta 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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