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Herrle Family History

Herrle Name Meaning

German:: from a pet form of the personal name Hermann . from a diminutive of Herr 1 which in the Franconian dialect means ‘grandfather’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herre, Heinle, Wehrle, Merle, Harle, Herrin, Herl, Helmle, Henle

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Where is the Herrle family from?

You can see how Herrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Herrle families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Herrle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herrle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrle. 25% of Herrle men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Herrle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrle were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrle 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Herrle. 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 915 military records available for the last name Herrle. For the veterans among your Herrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Herrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herrle in 1955 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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