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Herkelmann Family History

Herkelmann 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: Henkelman, Heilmann, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Heckmann, Deckelman

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Where is the Herkelmann family from?

You can see how Herkelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herkelmann family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herkelmann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Herkelmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Herkelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Herkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkelmann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Herkelmann. 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 23 military records available for the last name Herkelmann. For the veterans among your Herkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkelmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Herkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herkelmann in 1968 was 92, and 102 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkelmann 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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