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Herzmann Family History

Herzmann 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: Hermann, Herrmann, Herdman, Bermann, Heilmann, Herman, Heumann

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Where is the Herzmann family from?

You can see how Herzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herzmann family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herzmann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Herzmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzmann 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 87 census records available for the last name Herzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzmann 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Herzmann. 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 181 military records available for the last name Herzmann. For the veterans among your Herzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Herzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herzmann in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzmann 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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