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Herkert Family History

Herkert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hergert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herkert family from?

You can see how Herkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herkert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Herkert families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Herkert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herkert families in 1880.
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What did your Herkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkert. 20% of Herkert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Herkert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herkert were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Herkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkert 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Herkert. 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 831 military records available for the last name Herkert. For the veterans among your Herkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herkert in 1950 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkert 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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