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Herdklotz Family History

Herdklotz 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: Herriott, Hertz, Hergott, Herdt, Klotz, Herkert, Gerlitz, Herlong

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Where is the Herdklotz family from?

You can see how Herdklotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdklotz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdklotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Herdklotz families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Herdklotz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herdklotz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdklotz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herdklotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herdklotz. 50% of Herdklotz 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
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Herdklotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Herdklotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdklotz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Herdklotz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Herdklotz. For the veterans among your Herdklotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdklotz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herdklotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Herdklotz in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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