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Herkt Family History

Herkt 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: Herdt, Herst, Merkt, Hert, Herko, Herod, Herbst, Heck, Heron, Hart

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Where is the Herkt family from?

You can see how Herkt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herkt family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herkt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkt 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 589 census records available for the last name Herkt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Herkt. 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 182 military records available for the last name Herkt. For the veterans among your Herkt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Herkt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herkt in 1965 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkt 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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