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Herten Family History

Herten 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, Harten, Hertel, Gerten, Herter, Merten, Horten, Heron, Heiden

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Where is the Herten family from?

You can see how Herten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Herten family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herten's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Herten families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herten 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 Herten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herten. 42% of Herten 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Herten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Herten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herten 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Herten. 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 502 military records available for the last name Herten. For the veterans among your Herten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herten in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herten 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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