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Herent Family History

Herent 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: Berent, Herbst, Heron, Trent, Haren, Brent, Herbert, Herren, Herdt

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Where is the Herent family from?

You can see how Herent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herent family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herent families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Herent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herent 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 Herent. 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 210 military records available for the last name Herent. For the veterans among your Herent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herent lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Herent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herent in 1970 was 73, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herent 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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