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Herth Family History

Herth 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: Hertz, Heath, Hereth, Horth, Hoerth, Heth, Gerth, Kerth, Harth, Werth

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Where is the Herth family from?

You can see how Herth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 42 Herth families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Herth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herth. 19% of Herth men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Herth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herth were Laborer and Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Typist
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herth 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Herth. 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 648 military records available for the last name Herth. For the veterans among your Herth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Herth in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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