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Hertley Family History

Hertley 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: Hartley, Heatley, Herley, Hertler, Hertle, Henley, Harley, Berley

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Where is the Hertley family from?

You can see how Hertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hertley families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hertley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hertley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hertley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertley. 46% of Hertley 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    19%
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What Hertley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Hertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertley 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hertley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hertley. For the veterans among your Hertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertley lifespan?

Average Hertley life expectancy in 1977 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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