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Herzik Family History

Herzik 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: Herzig, Herrick, Herzog, Hornik, Herzer, Herwick, Herek, Terzi

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Where is the Herzik family from?

You can see how Herzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Herzik families living in Texas. This was about 48% of all the recorded Herzik's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Herzik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzik 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 Herzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herzik. 38% of Herzik men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herzik women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Herzik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Herzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzik 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Herzik. 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 103 military records available for the last name Herzik. For the veterans among your Herzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Herzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herzik in 1956 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzik 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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