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Herdlein Family History

Herdlein 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: Hertlein, Hartlein, Herstein, Heinlein, Merklein, Werlein, Berlin

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Where is the Herdlein family from?

You can see how Herdlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdlein families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Herdlein families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herdlein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Herdlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdlein 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 181 census records available for the last name Herdlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdlein 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Herdlein. 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 52 military records available for the last name Herdlein. For the veterans among your Herdlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdlein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Herdlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herdlein in 1955 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdlein 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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