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Herckner Family History

Herckner 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: Heckler, Hecker, Hershner, Beckner, Herner, Reckner, Leckner

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Where is the Herckner family from?

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

There are 40 census records available for the last name Herckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herckner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Herckner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Herckner. For the veterans among your Herckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herckner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Herckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herckner in 1977 was 64, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herckner 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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