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Herrforth Family History

Herrforth 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: Herfurth, Herriott, Hepworth, Cornforth, Hereford, Hemsworth, Herford

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Where is the Herrforth family from?

You can see how Herrforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herrforth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrforth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herrforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrforth 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 15 census records available for the last name Herrforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrforth 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 Herrforth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Herrforth. For the veterans among your Herrforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrforth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Herrforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herrforth in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrforth 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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