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Herkommer Family History

Herkommer 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: Hemmer, Kommer, Derhammer, Frommer, Hommer, Herlocker, Brommer

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Where is the Herkommer family from?

You can see how Herkommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkommer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herkommer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkommer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herkommer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkommer 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 28 census records available for the last name Herkommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkommer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Herkommer. 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 247 military records available for the last name Herkommer. For the veterans among your Herkommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkommer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Herkommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herkommer in 1944 was 34, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkommer 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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