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Herpers Family History

Herpers 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: Herbers, Harper, Hermes, Herder, Herbert, Herrera, Herzer, Hepper

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Where is the Herpers family from?

You can see how Herpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herpers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herpers families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpers's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Herpers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herpers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Herpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpers 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Herpers. 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 58 military records available for the last name Herpers. For the veterans among your Herpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Herpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herpers in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 2001.

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