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Herath Family History

Herath Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Herrath near Düsseldorf or a variant or an altered form of Hörath.

It is derived from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of heri ‘army’ + hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Herath family from?

You can see how Herath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Herath families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Herath's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Herath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herath 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 Herath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herath. 43% of Herath 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Bottling
    15%
  • Bottle Washer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herath 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Herath. 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 324 military records available for the last name Herath. For the veterans among your Herath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herath lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herath in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herath 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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