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Herlitzka Family History

Herlitzka 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: Ferlita, Gerlitz, Herrick, Hertz, Hermida, Herling, Herwick, Heritage

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Where is the Herlitzka family from?

You can see how Herlitzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlitzka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herlitzka family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlitzka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Herlitzka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlitzka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Herlitzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Herlitzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlitzka 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Herlitzka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Herlitzka. For the veterans among your Herlitzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlitzka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Herlitzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Herlitzka in 1967 was 69, and 59 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlitzka 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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