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Herl Family History

Herl Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Hermann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herl family from?

You can see how Herl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herl families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Herl's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herl. 20% of Herl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Herl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herl were Foreman and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Herl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herl 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Herl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herl. For the veterans among your Herl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Herl in 1964 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herl 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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