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Herchik Family History

Herchik 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: Shefchik, Bercik, Herrick, Heck, Hecht, Horch, Heredia, Hornik

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Herchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchik 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Herchik. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Herchik. For the veterans among your Herchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Herchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herchik in 1971 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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