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Hertkorn Family History

Hertkorn 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: Henthorn, Hector, Heron, Henton, Hartshorn, Horton, Harton, Heaton

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Where is the Hertkorn family from?

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

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Hertkorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Hertkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertkorn 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hertkorn. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hertkorn. For the veterans among your Hertkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertkorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hertkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hertkorn in 1963 was 82, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertkorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertkorn 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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