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Hercinger Family History

Hercinger 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: Heringer, Herlinger, Beringer, Deringer, Henninger, Heininger

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Where is the Hercinger family from?

You can see how Hercinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hercinger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hercinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hercinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hercinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hercinger. 100% of Hercinger men worked as a Baker and 100% of Hercinger women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Hercinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hercinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercinger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hercinger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hercinger. For the veterans among your Hercinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercinger lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Hercinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hercinger in 1983 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercinger 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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