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Herlig Family History

Herlig 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: Herling, Herzig, Heilig, Herrig, Herwig, Hertig, Herbig, Berlin

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Where is the Herlig family from?

You can see how Herlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Herlig families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herlig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlig 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 Herlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlig. 50% of Herlig men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Herlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herlig. 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 33 military records available for the last name Herlig. For the veterans among your Herlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlig

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