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Herfi Family History

Herfi 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: Herod, Heron, Hertz, Herre, Hari, Herr, Cerf, Herdt, Neri, Herd

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Where is the Herfi family from?

You can see how Herfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herfi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herfi's in USA. California had the highest population of Herfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herfi 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 43 census records available for the last name Herfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herfi 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Herfi. 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 Herfi. For the veterans among your Herfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herfi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Herfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herfi in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herfi 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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