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Herzinger Family History

Herzinger 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: Heringer, Herlinger, Beringer, Deringer, Henninger, Heininger

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Where is the Herzinger family from?

You can see how Herzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Herzinger families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Herzinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzinger 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 Herzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herzinger. 78% of Herzinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herzinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Herzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Herzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzinger 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Herzinger. 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 794 military records available for the last name Herzinger. For the veterans among your Herzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Herzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herzinger in 1958 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzinger 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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