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Herthum Family History

Herthum 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: Harthun, Arthur, Bertram, Hertz, Derham, Heath, Thum, Harcum, Feltham

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Where is the Herthum family from?

You can see how Herthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herthum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herthum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Herthum families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Herthum's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Herthum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herthum 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 Herthum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Herthum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Herthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herthum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Herthum. 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 28 military records available for the last name Herthum. For the veterans among your Herthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herthum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Herthum in 1965 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herthum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herthum 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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