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Herkalo Family History

Herkalo 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: Herald, Herko, Perko, Berwald, Serrato, Merlo, Cefalo, Berka, Hakala

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Where is the Herkalo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkalo 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 Herkalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkalo. 100% of Herkalo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herkalo women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Herkalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Herkalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkalo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herkalo. 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 27 military records available for the last name Herkalo. For the veterans among your Herkalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkalo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Herkalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herkalo in 1960 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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