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Herreld Family History

Herreld 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: Herreid, Herrel, Herrell, Harreld, Herrold, Herrera, Herre, Herren

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Where is the Herreld family from?

You can see how Herreld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreld family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Herreld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Herreld families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herreld's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Herreld families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreld 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 242 census records available for the last name Herreld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Herreld. 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 51 military records available for the last name Herreld. For the veterans among your Herreld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreld lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Herreld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herreld in 1979 was 66, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herreld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herreld 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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