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Herfordt Family History

Herfordt 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: Herford, Harford, Hereford, Hurford, Heryford, Heriford, Herod

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Where is the Herfordt family from?

You can see how Herfordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herfordt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herfordt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herfordt families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Herfordt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Herfordt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herfordt 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 79 census records available for the last name Herfordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herfordt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Herfordt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Herfordt. For the veterans among your Herfordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herfordt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Herfordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herfordt in 1967 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herfordt 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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