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Herderhorst Family History

Herderhorst 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: Vanderhorst, Berghorst, Hendershot, Mordhorst, Ter Horst, Haselhorst

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Where is the Herderhorst family from?

You can see how Herderhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herderhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herderhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Herderhorst family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herderhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herderhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herderhorst 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 Herderhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herderhorst. 60% of Herderhorst men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Herderhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Herderhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herderhorst 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Herderhorst. 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 15 military records available for the last name Herderhorst. For the veterans among your Herderhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herderhorst lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Herderhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herderhorst in 1976 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herderhorst 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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