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Herpich Family History

Herpich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Herbig itself a variant of Herwig.

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


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Where is the Herpich family from?

You can see how Herpich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herpich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Herpich families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Herpich's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Herpich families in 1880.
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What did your Herpich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herpich. 36% of Herpich men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herpich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herpich were Farming and School Trucker.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • School Trucker
    23%

What Herpich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herpich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpich 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Herpich. 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 979 military records available for the last name Herpich. For the veterans among your Herpich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herpich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herpich in 1962 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpich 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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