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Hierling Family History

Hierling 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: Herling, Vierling, Herring, Helling, Harling, Kiesling, Hering

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Where is the Hierling family from?

You can see how Hierling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hierling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hierling family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hierling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hierling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hierling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hierling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierling 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hierling. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hierling. For the veterans among your Hierling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierling lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Hierling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hierling in 1979 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierling 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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