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Herrdegen Family History

Herrdegen 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: Herdegen, Herren, Herridge, Hedeen, Herriges, Herriage, Herendeen

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Where is the Herrdegen family from?

You can see how Herrdegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrdegen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herrdegen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrdegen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Herrdegen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrdegen 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 25 census records available for the last name Herrdegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrdegen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Herrdegen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Herrdegen. For the veterans among your Herrdegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrdegen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Herrdegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herrdegen in 1968 was 95, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrdegen 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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