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Hertey Family History

Hertey 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: Hertel, Herter, Herley, Hersey, Hervey, Harvey, Hartley, Henley

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Where is the Hertey family from?

You can see how Hertey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hertey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hertey family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hertey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertey 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 71 census records available for the last name Hertey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hertey. 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 military records available for the last name Hertey. For the veterans among your Hertey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertey

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