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Heerbrandt Family History

Heerbrandt 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: Hilderbrandt, Ferrando, Herran, Hebrank, Ferrand, Brandt, Heldenbrand

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Where is the Heerbrandt family from?

You can see how Heerbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerbrandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerbrandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heerbrandt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heerbrandt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Heerbrandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerbrandt 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 142 census records available for the last name Heerbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerbrandt 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Heerbrandt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Heerbrandt. For the veterans among your Heerbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerbrandt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Heerbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heerbrandt in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerbrandt 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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