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Herrn Family History

Herrn 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: Hearn, Heron, Herre, Herren, Herr, Herran, Herron, Herrin, Herro

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Where is the Herrn family from?

You can see how Herrn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herrn families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Herrn family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herrn's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Herrn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herrn. 100% of Herrn men worked as a Sheet Metal. .

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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

  • Sheet Metal
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Herrn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrn 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Herrn. 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 65 military records available for the last name Herrn. For the veterans among your Herrn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Herrn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herrn in 1971 was 85, and 91 in 1988.

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