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Herlocher Family History

Herlocher 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: Herlocker, Horlacher, Herscher, Herlache, Harlacher, Derocher

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Where is the Herlocher family from?

You can see how Herlocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlocher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlocher families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Herlocher families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlocher's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Herlocher families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Herlocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlocher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herlocher. 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 53 military records available for the last name Herlocher. For the veterans among your Herlocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlocher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Herlocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herlocher in 1962 was 67, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlocher 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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