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Herksta Family History

Herksta 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: Herbst, Kerkstra, Herst, Hertz, Hurst, Horst, Herrera, Hergott

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Where is the Herksta family from?

You can see how Herksta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herksta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herksta family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Herksta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Herksta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herksta 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 6 census records available for the last name Herksta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herksta 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herksta. 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 Herksta. For the veterans among your Herksta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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