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Herlan Family History

Herlan Surname Meaning

English and northern Irish: variant of Harlan.

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


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Where is the Herlan family from?

You can see how Herlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Herlan families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Herlan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Herlan families in 1911.
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What did your Herlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlan. 25% of Herlan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Herlan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herlan were Fireman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Herlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlan 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Herlan. 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 243 military records available for the last name Herlan. For the veterans among your Herlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Herlan in 1963 was 93, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlan 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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