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Herpfer Family History

Herpfer 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: Hepfer, Harper, Herder, Herzer, Hupfer, Heppner, Hepper, Hopfer

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Where is the Herpfer family from?

You can see how Herpfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herpfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herpfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpfer 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 49 census records available for the last name Herpfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpfer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Herpfer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Herpfer. For the veterans among your Herpfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpfer lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Herpfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herpfer in 1994 was 83, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpfer 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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