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Hergert Family History

Hergert Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Herger composed of the elements heri hari ‘army’ + gēr gār ‘spear’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hergert family from?

You can see how Hergert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hergert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hergert families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hergert's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hergert families in 1891.
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What did your Hergert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hergert. 100% of Hergert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hergert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hergert. For the veterans among your Hergert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hergert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hergert in 1953 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergert 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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