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Herrl Family History

Herrl 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: Herre, Herr, Herro, Herrel, Herrle, Hearl, Herl, Henry, Hearn, Herod

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Where is the Herrl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrl 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 Herrl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Herrl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Herrl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Herrl. 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 Herrl. For the veterans among your Herrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrl lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Herrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herrl in 1981 was 91, and 90 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrl 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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