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Heerkes Family History

Heerkes 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: Hermes, Berkes, Heikes, Perkes, Herres, Merkes, Yerkes, Heeren, Heeke

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Where is the Heerkes family from?

You can see how Heerkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerkes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heerkes families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Heerkes family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerkes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heerkes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerkes 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 Heerkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heerkes. 50% of Heerkes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heerkes women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Heerkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Heerkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerkes 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heerkes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heerkes. For the veterans among your Heerkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerkes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Heerkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heerkes in 1976 was 84, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerkes 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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