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Hergenreter Family History

Hergenreter 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: Hergenreder, Hergenrother, Hergenrader, Permenter, Aegerter

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Where is the Hergenreter family from?

You can see how Hergenreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergenreter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hergenreter families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hergenreter's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hergenreter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergenreter 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 Hergenreter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hergenreter. 50% of Hergenreter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Production Worker
    25%

What Hergenreter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hergenreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergenreter 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hergenreter. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hergenreter. For the veterans among your Hergenreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergenreter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hergenreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hergenreter in 1969 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergenreter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergenreter 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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