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Herkenhine Family History

Herkenhine 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: Berkshire, Derenne, Gardenhire, Terpening, Erlewine, Berkebile

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Where is the Herkenhine family from?

You can see how Herkenhine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkenhine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herkenhine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Herkenhine families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkenhine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herkenhine families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Herkenhine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkenhine 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 Herkenhine. 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 13 military records available for the last name Herkenhine. For the veterans among your Herkenhine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkenhine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Herkenhine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herkenhine in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkenhine 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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