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Herchelroth Family History

Herchelroth 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: Berthelot, Hirchert, Heichelbech, Eckenroth, Herbert, Herfurth

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Where is the Herchelroth family from?

You can see how Herchelroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchelroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Herchelroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Herchelroth families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herchelroth's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Herchelroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herchelroth 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 180 census records available for the last name Herchelroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchelroth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herchelroth. 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 138 military records available for the last name Herchelroth. For the veterans among your Herchelroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchelroth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Herchelroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herchelroth in 1969 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchelroth 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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