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Herken Family History

Herken 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, Heiken, Gerken, Hemken, Berken, Henken, Harken, Heron, Heiden

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Where is the Herken family from?

You can see how Herken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herken families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Herken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herken 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 Herken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herken. 100% of Herken men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Herken women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Herken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Herken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herken 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Herken. 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 41 military records available for the last name Herken. For the veterans among your Herken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Herken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herken in 1967 was 98, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herken 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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