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Heroldt Family History

Heroldt 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: Herold, Herod, Harold, Herdt, Gerold, Herbold, Holdt, Heldt

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Where is the Heroldt family from?

You can see how Heroldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heroldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heroldt families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heroldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heroldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heroldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heroldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Heroldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heroldt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Heroldt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Heroldt. For the veterans among your Heroldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heroldt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Heroldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heroldt in 1970 was 37, and 58 in 1993.

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