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Hertje Family History

Hertje 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: Hartje, Hertle, Hertz, Herre, Hartle, Herde, Hartge, Berte, Hertel

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Where is the Hertje family from?

You can see how Hertje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hertje families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hertje's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hertje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertje 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 49 census records available for the last name Hertje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertje 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hertje. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hertje. For the veterans among your Hertje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertje lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Hertje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hertje in 1971 was 88, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertje 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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