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Heringhaus Family History

Heringhaus 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: Bedinghaus, Niedringhaus, Arlinghaus, Steinhaus, Newingham, Hering

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Where is the Heringhaus family from?

You can see how Heringhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heringhaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heringhaus families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heringhaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heringhaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heringhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heringhaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Heringhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heringhaus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heringhaus. 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 45 military records available for the last name Heringhaus. For the veterans among your Heringhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heringhaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heringhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heringhaus in 1966 was 95, and 100 in 2001.

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