Hergst Family History

Hergst 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: Herbst, Hengst, Herst, Herget, Hurst, Horst, Hergott, Herdt, Ernst, Helget

95	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
27	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
9	Census and Voter Lists
20	Member Trees

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Where is the Hergst family from?

You can see how Hergst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hergst family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hergst families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergst 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 Hergst family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hergst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Hergst. 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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Military Records

There are 27 military records available for the last name Hergst. For the veterans among your Hergst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergst lifespan?

Average Hergst life expectancy in 1972 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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Hergst Surname Meaning

Where is the Hergst family from?

What Hergst family records will you find?

What is the average Hergst lifespan?

Average Hergst life expectancy in 1972 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

Hergst Family History

Hergst Surname Meaning

178 record(s) for Hergst

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Where is the Hergst family from?

What Hergst family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hergst lifespan?

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Hergst Surname Meaning

178 record(s) for Hergst

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Where is the Hergst family from?

What Hergst family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hergst family history

What is the average Hergst lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hergst family tree

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