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Herkes Family History

Herkes Surname Meaning

see Harcus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herkes family from?

You can see how Herkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herkes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 45 Herkes families living in East Lothian. This was about 68% of all the recorded Herkes's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Herkes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkes 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 Herkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkes. 25% of Herkes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herkes women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Herkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkes 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Herkes. 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 305 military records available for the last name Herkes. For the veterans among your Herkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Herkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herkes in 1951 was 27, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkes 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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