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Herritz Family History

Herritz 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: Herrity, Herritt, Herrick, Herriott, Herring, Hertz, Merritt, Gerbitz

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Where is the Herritz family from?

You can see how Herritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herritz family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Herritz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Herritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herritz. 50% of Herritz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Herritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herritz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Herritz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Herritz. For the veterans among your Herritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herritz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herritz in 1963 was 79, and 40 in 2004.

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