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Herdick Family History

Herdick 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: Herrick, Herwick, Hardick, Merrick, Bernick, Reddick, Hardwick

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Where is the Herdick family from?

You can see how Herdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herdick families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Herdick's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Herdick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdick 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 231 census records available for the last name Herdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Herdick. 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 51 military records available for the last name Herdick. For the veterans among your Herdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Herdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herdick in 1971 was 47, and 58 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdick 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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