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Herneker Family History

Herneker 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: Renneker, Henneke, Bernecker, Hornecker, Herner, Werneke, Berner

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Where is the Herneker family from?

You can see how Herneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herneker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Herneker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herneker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herneker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Herneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herneker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Herneker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Herneker. For the veterans among your Herneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herneker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Herneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herneker in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herneker 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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