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Herferth Family History

Herferth 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: Herfurth, Herbert, Hereth, Hergert, Herkert, Seyferth, Seiferth

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Where is the Herferth family from?

You can see how Herferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Herferth family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Herferth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herferth 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 39 census records available for the last name Herferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herferth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Herferth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herferth. For the veterans among your Herferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herferth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Herferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herferth in 1977 was 75, and 79 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herferth 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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