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Herlett Family History

Herlett 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: Hewlett, Herbert, Hergott, Hazlett, Berrett, Pellett, Curlett, Hereth

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Where is the Herlett family from?

You can see how Herlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Herlett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Herlett's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Herlett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlett 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 Herlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlett. 100% of Herlett women worked as a Farmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Herlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Herlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlett 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Herlett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Herlett. For the veterans among your Herlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Herlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herlett in 1970 was 94, and 74 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlett 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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