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Herkley Family History

Herkley 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: Berkley, Herley, Merkley, Hartley, Henley, Harley, Berley, Kirkley

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Where is the Herkley family from?

You can see how Herkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Herkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herkley family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herkley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Herkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkley 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 115 census records available for the last name Herkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Herkley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Herkley. For the veterans among your Herkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Herkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herkley in 1974 was 68, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkley 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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