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Hergenhahn Family History

Hergenhahn 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: Bergendahl, Hegeman, Heenan, Heneghan, Jergenson, Hegemann, Hernan

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Where is the Hergenhahn family from?

You can see how Hergenhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergenhahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergenhahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hergenhahn families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hergenhahn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hergenhahn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hergenhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergenhahn 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hergenhahn. 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 177 military records available for the last name Hergenhahn. For the veterans among your Hergenhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergenhahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hergenhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hergenhahn in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergenhahn 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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