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Herzke Family History

Herzke 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: Herzog, Berke, Herre, Harke, Herzig, Herzer, Herek, Heike, Herde

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Where is the Herzke family from?

You can see how Herzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Herzke families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Herzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzke 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 154 census records available for the last name Herzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzke 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Herzke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Herzke. For the veterans among your Herzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Herzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herzke in 1969 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzke 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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