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Hertlein Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of a personal name composed with hart ‘hardy strong’ (for example Hartmann ).

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


Similar surnames: Hartlein, Heinlein, Hertel, Perlin, Uehlein, Merklein, Harten, Serlin

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Where is the Hertlein family from?

You can see how Hertlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertlein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hertlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hertlein families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertlein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hertlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hertlein. 100% of Hertlein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hertlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertlein 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Hertlein. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hertlein. For the veterans among your Hertlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertlein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hertlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hertlein in 1944 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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