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Herchmer Family History

Herchmer 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: Vercher, Herscher, Hechler, Hershner, Zercher, Kercher, Hetchler

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Where is the Herchmer family from?

You can see how Herchmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herchmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Herchmer families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Herchmer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Herchmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herchmer 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 Herchmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Barrister was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herchmer. 100% of Herchmer men worked as a Barrister.

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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 1921

  • Barrister
    100%

What Herchmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Herchmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchmer 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Herchmer. 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 275 military records available for the last name Herchmer. For the veterans among your Herchmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchmer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Herchmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herchmer in 1969 was 75, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herchmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchmer 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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