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Herlemann Family History

Herlemann 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: Heilmann, Hermann, Hellmann, Harleman, Heidemann, Hegemann, Heileman

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Where is the Herlemann family from?

You can see how Herlemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Herlemann families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Herlemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herlemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herlemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Herlemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlemann 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Herlemann. 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 40 military records available for the last name Herlemann. For the veterans among your Herlemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlemann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Herlemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herlemann in 1973 was 73, and 84 in 1987.

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