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Herkenrath Family History

Herkenrath 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: Herkert, Hoppenrath, Eckenroth, Herbert, Herrera, Herfurth, Hesketh

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Where is the Herkenrath family from?

You can see how Herkenrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkenrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herkenrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herkenrath families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Herkenrath's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Herkenrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkenrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herkenrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Herkenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkenrath 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Herkenrath. 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 210 military records available for the last name Herkenrath. For the veterans among your Herkenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkenrath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Herkenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herkenrath in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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