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Hercke Family History

Hercke 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: Hecke, Heck, Berke, Herre, Harke, Heckle, Herek, Hacke, Merck, Hucke

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Hercke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hercke. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hercke. For the veterans among your Hercke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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