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Herker Family History

Herker 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: Kerker, Harker, Herder, Herzer, Hecker, Merker, Herkert, Erker

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Where is the Herker family from?

You can see how Herker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Herker families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herker 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 Herker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herker. 26% of Herker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Herker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herker were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Herker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herker 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Herker. 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 284 military records available for the last name Herker. For the veterans among your Herker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Herker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herker in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herker 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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