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Herenz Family History

Herenz 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: Ferenz, Heron, Hertz, Haren, Herren, Jerez, Heien, Hering, Lorenz

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Where is the Herenz family from?

You can see how Herenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herenz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Herenz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herenz 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 30 census records available for the last name Herenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herenz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Herenz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Herenz. For the veterans among your Herenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herenz lifespan?

Average Herenz life expectancy in 2003 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herenz 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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