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Herlet Family History

Herlet 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: Herley, Herget, Herbst, Heller, Henley, Hermes, Harle, Helle, Harley

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Where is the Herlet family from?

You can see how Herlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Herlet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Herlet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlet. 50% of Herlet men worked as an Inspector. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Herlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlet 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Herlet. 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 68 military records available for the last name Herlet. For the veterans among your Herlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Herlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herlet in 1962 was 65, and 94 in 2003.

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