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Herlinger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Herrlingen near Ulm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Heringer, Herling, Erlinger, Hellinger, Werlinger, Hollinger

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Herlinger Family Origin

Where is the Herlinger family from?

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    You can see how Herlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlinger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Herlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlinger's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herlinger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Herlinger Family Occupations

    What did your Herlinger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Carpenter, Farmer and Brick Making were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Herlinger. A less common occupation for the Herlinger family was Farm Laborer. The most common Herlinger occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 45% of Herlinger's were Carpenters.

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    • Carpenter

      45%

    • Farmer

      18%

    • Brick Making

      9%

    • Farm Laborer

      9%

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

    Herlinger Historical Records

    What Herlinger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Herlinger. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Herlinger. For the veterans among your Herlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Herlinger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Herlinger lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herlinger in 1962 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlinger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlinger 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.

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