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Herrguth Family History

Herrguth 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: Herriott, Hergott, Herfurth, Berreth, Hereth, Wermuth, Helmuth

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Where is the Herrguth family from?

You can see how Herrguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrguth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herrguth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Herrguth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrguth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herrguth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrguth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrguth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herrguth. 60% of Herrguth men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Herrguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrguth 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herrguth. 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 87 military records available for the last name Herrguth. For the veterans among your Herrguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrguth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Herrguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herrguth in 1969 was 73, and 94 in 1989.

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