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Herkelrath Family History

Herkelrath 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: Herkert, Herbert, Herrera, Herfurth, Hesketh, Hereth, Heckert

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Where is the Herkelrath family from?

You can see how Herkelrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkelrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herkelrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Herkelrath families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Herkelrath's in USA. California had the highest population of Herkelrath families in 1880.
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What did your Herkelrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herkelrath. 100% of Herkelrath men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Herkelrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Herkelrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkelrath 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Herkelrath. 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 130 military records available for the last name Herkelrath. For the veterans among your Herkelrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkelrath lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Herkelrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herkelrath in 1967 was 86, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkelrath 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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