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Hercer Family History

Hercer Name 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: Herder, Mercer, Herzer, Herceg, Herter, Herner, Herber, Berner

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Where is the Hercer family from?

You can see how Hercer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hercer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hercer families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hercer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hercer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hercer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hercer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Hercer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hercer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Hercer. For the veterans among your Hercer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Hercer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hercer in 1971 was 82, and 68 in 1977.

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