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Herlon Family History

Herlon 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: Heron, Herron, Herson, Hernon, Hermon, Herlong, Herlan, Herod, Berlin

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Where is the Herlon family from?

You can see how Herlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herlon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Herlon families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herlon's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Herlon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlon 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 248 census records available for the last name Herlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Herlon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Herlon. For the veterans among your Herlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Herlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herlon in 1981 was 60, and 17 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlon 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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