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Herriges Name Meaning

German: from a short form of any of the many ancient Germanic personal names composed with hari heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herrin, Herring, Herres, Hermes, Herdegen, Borries, Dorries, Herridge

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Where is the Herriges family from?

You can see how Herriges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herriges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Herriges families living in Kent. This was about 41% of all the recorded Herriges's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Herriges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herriges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herriges. 40% of Herriges 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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Apprentice Carpenter
    14%
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What Herriges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Herriges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriges 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Herriges. 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 178 military records available for the last name Herriges. For the veterans among your Herriges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Herriges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herriges in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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