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Herther Family History

Herther 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: Heather, Werther, Herter, Hertler, Esther, Herder, Feather, Horter

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Where is the Herther family from?

You can see how Herther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Herther families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Herther's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Herther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herther 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 Herther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herther. 25% of Herther men worked as a Farming and 100% of Herther women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Herther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herther 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Herther. 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 203 military records available for the last name Herther. For the veterans among your Herther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herther lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Herther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herther in 1962 was 86, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herther 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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