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Herking Family History

Herking 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: Herring, Herling, Hering, Werking, Herzing, Herting, Harding, Horning

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Where is the Herking family from?

You can see how Herking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Herking families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Herking's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herking ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Herking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herking 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Herking. 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 32 military records available for the last name Herking. For the veterans among your Herking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Herking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herking in 1963 was 49, and 73 in 1986.

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