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Herdrich Family History

Herdrich Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hard ‘strong’ + rīc ‘power rule’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herdrich family from?

You can see how Herdrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Herdrich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herdrich families in 1911.
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What did your Herdrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herdrich. 38% of Herdrich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herdrich 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Herdrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herdrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdrich 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Herdrich. 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 217 military records available for the last name Herdrich. For the veterans among your Herdrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herdrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herdrich in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdrich 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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