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Herguth Family History

Herguth 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: Hergott, Herfurth, Hereth, Wermuth, Helmuth, Herget, Herbst, Hertz

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Where is the Herguth family from?

You can see how Herguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herguth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herguth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herguth families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herguth's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Herguth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herguth 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 Herguth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herguth. 100% of Herguth women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Herguth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Herguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herguth 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Herguth. 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 50 military records available for the last name Herguth. For the veterans among your Herguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herguth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Herguth in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herguth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herguth 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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