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Herkenhimer Family History

Herkenhimer 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: Harkenrider, Berkheimer, Berkemeier, Gegenheimer, Veitenheimer

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Where is the Herkenhimer family from?

You can see how Herkenhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkenhimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Herkenhimer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkenhimer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Herkenhimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Herkenhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkenhimer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herkenhimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herkenhimer. For the veterans among your Herkenhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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