Herkens Family History

Herkens Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hermens, Hermes, Herren, Berkes, Heikes, Perkes, Heiken, Mergens, Jergens, Perkins

837 record(s) for Herkens

501	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
95	Census and Voter Lists
158	Member Trees

Where is the Herkens family from?

You can see how Herkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herkens families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Herkens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herkens families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Herkens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 95 census records available for the last name Herkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Herkens. 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.

Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Herkens. For the veterans among your Herkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Herkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Herkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herkens in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 1970.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.