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Herkins Family History

Herkins 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: Perkins, Harkins, Jerkins, Herring, Hawkins, Firkins, Hopkins

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Where is the Herkins family from?

You can see how Herkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Herkins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkins 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 Herkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkins. 36% of Herkins men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Herkins women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herkins were Teacher and 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Herkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkins 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Herkins. 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 195 military records available for the last name Herkins. For the veterans among your Herkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Herkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herkins in 1968 was 72, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkins 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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