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Heerz Family History

Heerz Surname 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: Heer, Heery, Herz, Henry, Hearn, Beer, Hertz, Hees, Heyer, Herre

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Where is the Heerz family from?

You can see how Heerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heerz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heerz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heerz. 100% of Heerz men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Heerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Heerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heerz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heerz. For the veterans among your Heerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Heerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heerz in 1988 was 74, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heerz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerz 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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