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Hjerleid Family History

Hjerleid 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: Herreid, Hjelle, Hertlein, Hjerpe, Herley, Hoerle, Bierlein, Eberlein

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Where is the Hjerleid family from?

You can see how Hjerleid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjerleid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjerleid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hjerleid families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjerleid's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hjerleid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjerleid 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 Hjerleid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hjerleid. 100% of Hjerleid women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Hjerleid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hjerleid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjerleid 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hjerleid. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hjerleid. For the veterans among your Hjerleid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjerleid lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hjerleid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hjerleid in 1971 was 79, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjerleid 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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