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Heerhold Family History

Heerhold 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: Herold, Aderhold, Herbold, Gerhold, Herrold, Herod, Harold, Nearhood

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Where is the Heerhold family from?

You can see how Heerhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heerhold families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heerhold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heerhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Heerhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Heerhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerhold 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heerhold. 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 28 military records available for the last name Heerhold. For the veterans among your Heerhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerhold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Heerhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heerhold in 1969 was 53, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerhold 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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