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Herlien Family History

Herlien 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: Berlin, Merlin, Herren, Helin, Serlin, Herling, Heien, Holien, Perlin

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Where is the Herlien family from?

You can see how Herlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Herlien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herlien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlien 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 Herlien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Herlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Herlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlien 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Herlien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herlien. For the veterans among your Herlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlien lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Herlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herlien in 1980 was 60, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlien 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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