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Herter Family History

Herter Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a herdsman Middle High German hertære.

Compare Herder.

Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Herte or Herten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herter family from?

You can see how Herter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Herter families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Herter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herter. 78% of Herter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Herter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Herter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herter. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Herter. For the veterans among your Herter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Herter in 1959 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herter 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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