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Hertig Family History

Hertig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hertwig.

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


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Where is the Hertig family from?

You can see how Hertig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hertig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hertig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hertig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertig 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 Hertig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertig. 36% of Hertig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hertig women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertig were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Hertig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hertig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertig 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Hertig. 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 634 military records available for the last name Hertig. For the veterans among your Hertig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hertig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hertig in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertig 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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