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Herka Family History

Herka 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: Berka, Herda, Herko, Herod, Heck, Heron, Serra, Hertz, Berke, Berk

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Where is the Herka family from?

You can see how Herka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herka 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 137 census records available for the last name Herka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herka 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Herka. 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 26 military records available for the last name Herka. For the veterans among your Herka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Herka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herka in 1965 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herka 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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