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Herkner Family History

Herkner Name 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: Herner, Berkner, Berner, Kerker, Harker, Horner, Herder, Kerner

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Where is the Herkner family from?

You can see how Herkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herkner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Herkner families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herkner's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Herkner families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkner 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 Herkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkner. 55% of Herkner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Herkner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herkner were Baker and 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
    55%
  • Sales Engineer
    28%
  • Baker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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What Herkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Herkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkner 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Herkner. 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 321 military records available for the last name Herkner. For the veterans among your Herkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herkner in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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