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Herzau Family History

Herzau 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: Herzog, Herman, Herzig, Herzer, Herran, Jerzak, Herda, Gereau, Bernau

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Where is the Herzau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Herzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzau 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Herzau. 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 54 military records available for the last name Herzau. For the veterans among your Herzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzau lifespan?

Between 1940 and 1998, in the United States, Herzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herzau in 1940 was 39, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzau 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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