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Hervela Family History

Hervela 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: Herrera, Jarvela, Harvell, Cervera, Herfel, Herpel, Herbel, Hertel

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Where is the Hervela family from?

You can see how Hervela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hervela family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hervela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hervela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervela 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 19 census records available for the last name Hervela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervela 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hervela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hervela. For the veterans among your Hervela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervela lifespan?

Average Hervela life expectancy in 1996 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervela 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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