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Herget Name Meaning

German: variant of Hergott or Hergert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herde, Hergert, Helget, Mergel, Hermes, Berge, Bergen, Berget, Herrel

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Where is the Herget family from?

You can see how Herget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herget family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herget families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Herget families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Herget's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herget families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herget surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herget. 18% of Herget men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Herget women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herget were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herget 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Herget. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Herget. For the veterans among your Herget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herget lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Herget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herget in 1955 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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