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Herkkila Family History

Herkkila 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: Heikkila, Erkkila, Hermida, Heredia, Wirkkala, Herdina, Herrick

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Where is the Herkkila family from?

You can see how Herkkila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkkila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herkkila families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Herkkila families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkkila's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Herkkila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkkila 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 Herkkila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herkkila. 50% of Herkkila men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Herkkila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Herkkila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkkila 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Herkkila. 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 2 military records available for the last name Herkkila. For the veterans among your Herkkila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkkila lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herkkila

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