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Herteis Family History

Herteis 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: Hermes, Herreid, Bertels, Herres, Hermens, Hertel, Herter, Hartis

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Where is the Herteis family from?

You can see how Herteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herteis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Herteis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herteis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herteis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Herteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herteis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Herteis. 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 64 military records available for the last name Herteis. For the veterans among your Herteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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