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Herkle Family History

Herkle 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: Heckle, Herrle, Henkle, Zerkle, Merkle, Hertle, Berke, Harle, Helle

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Where is the Herkle family from?

You can see how Herkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Herkle families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herkle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Herkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Herkle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Herkle. For the veterans among your Herkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Herkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herkle in 1971 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkle 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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