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Hertaus Family History

Hertaus 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: Huertas, Hermans, Heras, Hertz, Hermes, Fergus, Mestas, Neuhaus

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Where is the Hertaus family from?

You can see how Hertaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hertaus families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hertaus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hertaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertaus 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 Hertaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertaus. 100% of Hertaus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hertaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Hertaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertaus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hertaus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hertaus. For the veterans among your Hertaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hertaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hertaus in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertaus 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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