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Hertzer Family History

Hertzer 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: Herzer, Hertzler, Herter, Hetzer, Hertler, Shertzer, Hertz, Herder

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Where is the Hertzer family from?

You can see how Hertzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hertzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Hertzer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertzer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hertzer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertzer 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 Hertzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertzer. 44% of Hertzer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hertzer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hertzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hertzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzer 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hertzer. 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 618 military records available for the last name Hertzer. For the veterans among your Hertzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hertzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hertzer in 1958 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertzer 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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