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Hergens Family History

Hergens 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: Mergens, Jergens, Hermens, Hargens, Hermes, Herren, Bergen, Verges

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Where is the Hergens family from?

You can see how Hergens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hergens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergens's in USA. California had the highest population of Hergens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hergens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hergens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hergens. For the veterans among your Hergens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Hergens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hergens in 1978 was 75, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergens 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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