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Herlyn Family History

Herlyn 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: Herlan, Heron, Berlin, Merlin, Herren, Helin, Serlin, Herling, Herman

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Where is the Herlyn family from?

You can see how Herlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Herlyn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herlyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlyn. 100% of Herlyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Herlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlyn 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Herlyn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Herlyn. For the veterans among your Herlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Herlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herlyn in 1971 was 72, and 87 in 1993.

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