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Hergar Family History

Hergar 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: Berger, Herder, Melgar, Herr, Vergara, Merhar, Herman, Horgan, Herzer

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Where is the Hergar family from?

You can see how Hergar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hergar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hergar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hergar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergar 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 21 census records available for the last name Hergar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hergar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hergar. For the veterans among your Hergar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergar lifespan?

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