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Herrity Family History

Herrity Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Harrity .

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


Similar surnames: Harrity, Garrity, Herlihy, Hearty, Dorrity, Herrick, Terry, Harty

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Where is the Herrity family from?

You can see how Herrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Herrity families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Herrity's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Herrity families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrity surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herrity. 100% of Herrity men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Herrity women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrity 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Herrity. 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 493 military records available for the last name Herrity. For the veterans among your Herrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrity lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Herrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Herrity in 1960 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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