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Herterich Family History

Herterich 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: Hemmerich, Gerberich, Herdrich, Berberich, Helferich, Herrick

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Where is the Herterich family from?

You can see how Herterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herterich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Herterich families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Herterich's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Herterich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herterich 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 Herterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herterich. 100% of Herterich 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
    100%

What Herterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Herterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herterich 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Herterich. 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 521 military records available for the last name Herterich. For the veterans among your Herterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herterich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Herterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herterich in 1971 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herterich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herterich 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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