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Heredy Family History

Heredy 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: Herod, Hardy, Hendy, Herdt, Heredia, Herd, Herek, Fereday, Hereth

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Where is the Heredy family from?

You can see how Heredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heredy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heredy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Heredy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heredy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heredy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Heredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heredy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heredy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heredy. For the veterans among your Heredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heredy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Heredy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heredy in 1980 was 68, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heredy 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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