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Herkens Family History

Herkens 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: Hermens, Hermes, Herren, Berkes, Heikes, Perkes, Heiken, Mergens

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Where is the Herkens family from?

You can see how Herkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herkens families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Herkens families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkens's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Herkens families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Herkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkens 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Herkens. 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 25 military records available for the last name Herkens. For the veterans among your Herkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Herkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herkens in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkens 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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