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Hertner Family History

Hertner 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: Hartner, Herter, Gertner, Heitner, Herner, Hertler, Berner, Horner

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Where is the Hertner family from?

You can see how Hertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hertner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hertner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertner 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 Hertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertner. 50% of Hertner men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Hertner women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertner were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Hertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Hertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hertner. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hertner. For the veterans among your Hertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Hertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hertner in 1955 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertner 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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