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Hercule Family History

Hercule 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: Hercules, Heckle, Ercole, Mercure, Herrle, Hertle, Percle, Harle

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Where is the Hercule family from?

You can see how Hercule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercule family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hercule families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hercule family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hercule's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hercule families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercule 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 Hercule ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hercule. 100% of Hercule men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Hercule family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Hercule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercule 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hercule. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hercule. For the veterans among your Hercule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercule lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Hercule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hercule in 1987 was 47, and 22 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hercule

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercule 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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