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Herlofsky Family History

Herlofsky 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: Borofsky, Orlovsky, Bernosky, Orlowsky, Berlinsky, Orlosky, Brodsky

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Where is the Herlofsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlofsky 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 Herlofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Casting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlofsky. 100% of Herlofsky men worked as a Casting. .

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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

  • Casting
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Herlofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlofsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Herlofsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Herlofsky. For the veterans among your Herlofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlofsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Herlofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herlofsky in 1970 was 59, and 76 in 2001.

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