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Hergerden Family History

Hergerden 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: Herren, Helgesen, Torgersen, Teegarden, Helgren, Hergert, Herberger

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Where is the Hergerden family from?

You can see how Hergerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergerden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hergerden family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergerden's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hergerden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergerden 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 1 census records available for the last name Hergerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergerden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hergerden. 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 Hergerden. For the veterans among your Hergerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergerden lifespan?

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