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Herynk Family History

Herynk 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: Herink, Heron, Hering, Hebrank, Herek, Heyne, Heyn, Hern, Henk, Herne

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Where is the Herynk family from?

You can see how Herynk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herynk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herynk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Herynk families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herynk's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herynk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herynk 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 Herynk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herynk. 100% of Herynk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Herynk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Herynk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herynk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Herynk. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herynk. For the veterans among your Herynk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herynk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Herynk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Herynk in 1969 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herynk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herynk 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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