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Herzich Family History

Herzich 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: Herpich, Herrick, Herzig, Herwick, Perich, Hersch, Perpich, Gerich

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Where is the Herzich family from?

You can see how Herzich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Herzich families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Herzich's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Herzich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzich 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 Herzich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Deck Hand
    100%

What Herzich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Herzich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzich 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Herzich. 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 62 military records available for the last name Herzich. For the veterans among your Herzich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Herzich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herzich in 1957 was 53, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzich 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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