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Herrling Family History

Herrling Surname Meaning

German: variant of Herling.

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


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Where is the Herrling family from?

You can see how Herrling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herrling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Herrling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Herrling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herrling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrling 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 Herrling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrling. 20% of Herrling men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Herrling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrling were Helper and Packer.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Herrling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herrling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrling 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Herrling. 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 368 military records available for the last name Herrling. For the veterans among your Herrling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herrling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Herrling in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrling 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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