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Herje Family History

Herje 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: Herre, Herde, Herne, Hare, Herod, Heron, Hertz, Berke, Hermes, Harle

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Herje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herje 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Herje. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herje. For the veterans among your Herje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herje lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Herje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herje in 1972 was 85, and 80 in 2001.

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