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Herdtner Family History

Herdtner 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: Herder, Hartner, Hershner, Herter, Gertner, Heitner, Herner, Hertler

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Where is the Herdtner family from?

You can see how Herdtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdtner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Herdtner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdtner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herdtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herdtner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Herdtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdtner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Herdtner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Herdtner. For the veterans among your Herdtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdtner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Herdtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herdtner in 1957 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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