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Herlich Family History

Herlich 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: Gerlich, Perlich, Herpich, Erlich, Herrick, Herling, Belich, Redlich

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Where is the Herlich family from?

You can see how Herlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Herlich families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Herlich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herlich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlich 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 Herlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Forelady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlich. 50% of Herlich men worked as an Owner and 100% of Herlich women worked as a Forelady.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Forelady
    100%

What Herlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlich 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Herlich. 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 181 military records available for the last name Herlich. For the veterans among your Herlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Herlich in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlich 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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