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Hergatt Family History

Hergatt 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: Hergott, Hargett, Sherratt, Hergert, Hoggatt, Seratt, Herritt, Hewatt

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Where is the Hergatt family from?

You can see how Hergatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergatt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hergatt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Hergatt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergatt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hergatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergatt 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 81 census records available for the last name Hergatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergatt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hergatt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hergatt. For the veterans among your Hergatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergatt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hergatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hergatt in 1969 was 69, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergatt 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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