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Herfort Family History

Herfort 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, Herbert, Harford, Hergott, Herfurth, Befort, Kerfoot

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Where is the Herfort family from?

You can see how Herfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herfort family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herfort families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Herfort families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Herfort's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Herfort families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herfort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herfort. 34% of Herfort men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herfort women worked as a Cook.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Antique Iron Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Herfort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Herfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herfort 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Herfort. 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 199 military records available for the last name Herfort. For the veterans among your Herfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herfort lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herfort in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herfort 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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