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Herck Family History

Herck 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: Heck, Herek, Merck, Heick, Erck, Derck, Berck, Henck, Heuck, Beck

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Where is the Herck family from?

You can see how Herck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herck families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Herck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herck 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 349 census records available for the last name Herck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herck 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Herck. 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 37 military records available for the last name Herck. For the veterans among your Herck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Herck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herck in 1971 was 46, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herck 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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