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Herckenrath Family History

Herckenrath 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: Eckenroth, Heckert, Herkert, Hoppenrath, Herbert, Herrera, Herfurth

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Where is the Herckenrath family from?

You can see how Herckenrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herckenrath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Herckenrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Herckenrath families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Herckenrath's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Herckenrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herckenrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herckenrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Herckenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herckenrath 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Herckenrath. 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 135 military records available for the last name Herckenrath. For the veterans among your Herckenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herckenrath lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Herckenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Herckenrath in 1967 was 86, and 70 in 1999.

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