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Herchig Family History

Herchig 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: Herzig, Herceg, Herrig, Herwig, Hertig, Herbig, Herczeg, Hertwig

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Where is the Herchig family from?

You can see how Herchig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Herchig families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herchig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herchig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herchig 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 60 census records available for the last name Herchig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herchig. 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 114 military records available for the last name Herchig. For the veterans among your Herchig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Herchig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herchig in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchig 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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