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Herzka Family History

Herzka 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, Berka, Herzig, Herzer, Herek, Herda, Herz, Seroka, Herko

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Where is the Herzka family from?

You can see how Herzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herzka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herzka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzka 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 176 census records available for the last name Herzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzka 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Herzka. 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 119 military records available for the last name Herzka. For the veterans among your Herzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Herzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herzka in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzka 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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