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Hertrich Family History

Hertrich 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: Herdrich, Herrick, Helfrich, Heidrich, Heinrich, Hartrick, Hedrich

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Where is the Hertrich family from?

You can see how Hertrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hertrich families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hertrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hertrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertrich. 25% of Hertrich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Loom Fixer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hertrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertrich 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Hertrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hertrich. For the veterans among your Hertrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertrich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hertrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hertrich in 1952 was 48, and 46 in 2004.

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