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Herze Family History

Herze 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: Herre, Herzer, Herde, Henze, Herz, Herne, Hare, Herod, Heron, Hertz

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Where is the Herze family from?

You can see how Herze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herze family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herze families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herze's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herze ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Herze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herze 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 Herze. 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 61 military records available for the last name Herze. For the veterans among your Herze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herze lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Herze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herze in 1949 was 47, and 72 in 2002.

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