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Hertert Family History

Hertert 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: Herbert, Hergert, Herkert, Herter, Herder, Herrera, Helbert, Horter

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Where is the Hertert family from?

You can see how Hertert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hertert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hertert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertert 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 Hertert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertert. 100% of Hertert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hertert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Hertert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hertert. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hertert. For the veterans among your Hertert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Hertert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hertert in 1974 was 75, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertert 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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