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Herkis Family History

Herkis 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: Harris, Hermes, Berkes, Herzig, Harkin, Henkin, Heikes, Perkes

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Where is the Herkis family from?

You can see how Herkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herkis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Herkis family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkis's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Herkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herkis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Herkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkis 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Herkis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Herkis. For the veterans among your Herkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Herkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Herkis in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 1993.

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