This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herkimer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herkimer Family History

Herkimer 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: Heimer, Mortimer, Kerker, Verdier, Harker, Hermes, Ferrier, Helmer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herkimer family from?

You can see how Herkimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herkimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Herkimer families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkimer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Herkimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herkimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkimer. 39% of Herkimer men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Herkimer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herkimer were Truck Driver and Clerk.

View Census Data for Herkimer | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Herkimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herkimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkimer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Herkimer

Passenger Lists

There are 185 immigration records available for the last name Herkimer. 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.

View all Herkimer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Herkimer. For the veterans among your Herkimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herkimer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herkimer family history

Discover More

What is the average Herkimer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Herkimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herkimer in 1958 was 63, and 103 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herkimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herkimer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herkimer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial