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Herrchen Family History

Herrchen 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: Herren, Herscher, Kerschen, Herschel, Merchen, Henschen, Herre

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Where is the Herrchen family from?

You can see how Herrchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herrchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herrchen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrchen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herrchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrchen 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 26 census records available for the last name Herrchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrchen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herrchen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Herrchen. For the veterans among your Herrchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrchen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Herrchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herrchen in 1975 was 83, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrchen 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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