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Herger Family History

Herger 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: Berger, Herder, Herzer, Heger, Ferger, Horger, Zerger, Gerger

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Where is the Herger family from?

You can see how Herger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Herger families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Herger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herger 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 Herger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herger. 25% of Herger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Herger women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herger were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Assistant
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Herger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herger 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Herger. 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 753 military records available for the last name Herger. For the veterans among your Herger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herger in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herger 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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