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Hergott Family History

Hergott Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German herr got ‘Lord God’ possibly an occupational name for a producer or seller of crucifixes or religious paintings.

Alternatively it may be a nickname either for a frequent user of this expression as an oath or for an arrogant person who behaved ‘like Almighty God’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hergott family from?

You can see how Hergott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hergott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Hergott families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hergott families in 1891.
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What did your Hergott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hergott. 50% of Hergott men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hergott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hergott were Janitor and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hergott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergott 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Hergott. 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 186 military records available for the last name Hergott. For the veterans among your Hergott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hergott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hergott in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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