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Haerling Family History

Haerling 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: Harling, Herling, Haering, Haertling, Herring, Harding, Halling

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Where is the Haerling family from?

You can see how Haerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haerling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haerling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Haerling families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haerling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Haerling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haerling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haerling. 100% of Haerling women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Haerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Haerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haerling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Haerling. 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 31 military records available for the last name Haerling. For the veterans among your Haerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haerling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Haerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Haerling in 1971 was 91, and 29 in 1977.

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