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Herarold Family History

Herarold 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: Herrold, Harold, Herold, Herbold, Herard, Harrold, Herrod, Herald

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Where is the Herarold family from?

You can see how Herarold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herarold family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Herarold family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herarold's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Herarold families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Herarold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herarold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herarold. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Herarold. For the veterans among your Herarold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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