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Hertan Family History

Hertan 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: Herman, Herran, Hernan, Herlan, German, Heron, Verran, Hertz, Harman

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Where is the Hertan family from?

You can see how Hertan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hertan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hertan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hertan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertan 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 167 census records available for the last name Hertan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hertan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hertan. For the veterans among your Hertan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hertan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hertan in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertan 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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