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Herock Family History

Herock 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: Herod, Brock, Herrick, Heck, Heron, Rock, Hock, Krock, Herold

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Where is the Herock family from?

You can see how Herock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herock families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Herock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Herock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herock 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herock. 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 13 military records available for the last name Herock. For the veterans among your Herock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herock lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Herock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herock in 1985 was 96, and 85 in 2004.

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