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Hertenstein Family History

Hertenstein Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of various places so called in Switzerland or from a castle so named near Sigmaringen in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Hartenstein, Hornstein, Hohenstein, Hauenstein, Falkenstein

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Where is the Hertenstein family from?

You can see how Hertenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hertenstein families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertenstein's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hertenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertenstein. 19% of Hertenstein men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Hertenstein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertenstein were Truck Driver and Shoe Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Shoe Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hertenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertenstein 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Hertenstein. 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 606 military records available for the last name Hertenstein. For the veterans among your Hertenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertenstein lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hertenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hertenstein in 1949 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

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