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Hertzner Family History

Hertzner 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: Hertzler, Hetzner, Metzner, Herzer, Kerzner, Weitzner, Hartzler

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Where is the Hertzner family from?

You can see how Hertzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hertzner families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hertzner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hertzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertzner 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 Hertzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertzner. 60% of Hertzner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hertzner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hertzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hertzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hertzner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hertzner. For the veterans among your Hertzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hertzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hertzner in 1968 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertzner 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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