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Hergen Family History

Hergen 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: Herren, Bergen, Heggen, Mergen, Horgen, Fergen, Gergen, Hengen

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Where is the Hergen family from?

You can see how Hergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hergen family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hergen's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Hergen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hergen. 100% of Hergen men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hergen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Hergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hergen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hergen. For the veterans among your Hergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Hergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hergen in 1978 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergen 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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