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Herlong Family History

Herlong Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Herling. This surname is found mainly in SC.

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


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Where is the Herlong family from?

You can see how Herlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Herlong families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herlong families in 1911.
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What did your Herlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlong. 44% of Herlong men worked as a Farmer and 57% of Herlong women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herlong were Barber 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    57%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Herlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlong 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Herlong. 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 Herlong. For the veterans among your Herlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlong lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Herlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herlong in 1952 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlong 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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