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Herkus Family History

Herkus 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: Hermes, Fergus, Berkes, Wirkus, Barkus, Heikes, Perkes, Markus

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Where is the Herkus family from?

You can see how Herkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herkus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herkus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkus 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 116 census records available for the last name Herkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkus 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Herkus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Herkus. For the veterans among your Herkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herkus in 1966 was 64, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkus 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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