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Herlt Family History

Herlt 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: Herdt, Herst, Gerlt, Helt, Hert, Herl, Herod, Helm, Herbst, Heron

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Where is the Herlt family from?

You can see how Herlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herlt families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herlt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herlt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlt 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 188 census records available for the last name Herlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Herlt. 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 112 military records available for the last name Herlt. For the veterans among your Herlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Herlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herlt in 1966 was 67, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlt 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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