This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herckes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herckes Family History

Herckes 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: Hercules, Hermes, Berkes, Heikes, Perkes, Heckel, Herceg, Hecker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herckes family from?

You can see how Herckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herckes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herckes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Herckes families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herckes's in USA. California had the highest population of Herckes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herckes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herckes. 100% of Herckes men worked as a Coal Loader.

View Census Data for Herckes | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Herckes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Herckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herckes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Herckes

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Herckes. 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.

View all Herckes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Herckes. For the veterans among your Herckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herckes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herckes family history

Discover More

What is the average Herckes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herckes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herckes

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herckes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial